Burned charcoal briquettes found in home
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Suspect earned commission of about ¥400,000 per month
Outfitted with 13 personal computers connected with an overseas service to provide wagering
Body of Mai Sato was found in her burned-out residence in Taito Ward on May 4
Body wrapped in towel with umbilical cord attached
Suspect sprayed officers with gasoline before setting them on fire
Head and both arms and feet were found scattered along shore of Lake Biwa in 2008
Non-native fish poses a threat to local animals
Suspect told victim she needed to pay a 'location fee'
Revenue from parlor believed to have funded yakuza