Court said described the crimes of the defendant as 'despicable, selfish decisions made to satisfy his desires'
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Defense says defendant was unaware of a relationship
Police found the bodies in separate rooms on the first floor
Man claimed the pair had stolen an envelope containing 260,000 yen in cash
Suspect has sold necklaces and other items to pawn shops on around 40 occasions
One woman became suspicious after suspect repeatedly tried to get her to face hidden camera
Elderly woman sustained a broken arm
Suspect repeatedly stabbed the woman in the abdomen with a sashimi knife
Suspect and victim met while serving time in prison
Cop said, 'I was drunk and let my guard down'