Suspect stole ¥9,000 from woman after sneaking into her apartment
TokyoReporter
Suspect falsely claimed to be victim's son in defrauding her out of ¥4 million
Woman believed to have died up to 3 days before discovery
Money had been seized as evidence in a fraud case
Witness said of suspect, 'His white gown was splattered in blood'
Suspect initially claimed the item was a deodorizer
Suspect used containers to sort items to be put up for auction on internet
Suspect was observed getting into a quarrel prior to outbreak of fire
Ex-Tokyo Gov. told weekly tabloid that Chinese operatives were to make it 'look like a traffic accident'
At least 6 muggings have taken place in Toda and Kawaguchi cities and other nearby areas since late April