Suspect told police, 'My mother said she wanted to die in since she had been living a painful'
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Cause of death was determined to be suffocation as a result of strangulation
Woman suffered scratches to her back
Vehicle is registered to man in his 30s who was reported missing earlier this month
Prosecutors had searched the councilor's home over leaked information related to a solar power project
Police vow to 'strengthen guidance to ensure this doesn’t happen again'
Suspect told police, 'I punched her and ended up killing her'
Suspect stalked victim before covering her mouth from behind
Defendant vows to continue serving fugu since it is a 'wonderful part of Japan's culture'
Suspect stole ¥40,000 yen after repeatedly kicking victim