Victim managed to escape with only minor injuries, police said
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Daito City mayor said, 'I apologize for this situation'
Thieves smashed a window to gain entry while the victim was away from home
Prosecutors had demanded life in prison for Haruna Kawamura
Suspect snatched 5,000 yen in cash from the driver and evaded the fare
One suspect asked the victim 'Did you know she's a minor?'
Suspect said, 'I stabbed him once around the side'
Handyman told police, 'I opened the closet and human bones came out'
Court described the crime as 'highly malicious'
Judge said, 'This was an extremely selfish crime'