Corpses likely belong to elderly couple living in Chikusei City, police said
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Suspect denies the allegations, 'I got tangled up with the other party'
Suspect told police, 'My wife was trying to commit suicide, and I wanted her to die as soon as possible to end her suffering'
Suicides among children increase following such holiday periods, police said
Driver of the train witnessed the boy crossing onto the tracks from the left before train’s arrival, police said
Suspect told police, 'After my mother died last June, I left her corpse as is'
Both suspects deny the allegations, police said
Victim remains unconscious at a hospital, police said
Caper took a total of 17 minutes
Fire chief said, 'We sincerely apologize to the victim, her family and local residents'