Police arrested the suspect after an examination of security camera footage
TokyoReporter
Value of lost property is estimated at up to 3 million yen, police said
Police suspect that they took their lives through the inhalation of fumes released by burning charcoal briquettes
Ex-councillor said, 'Proceeds from the sales were used for town-council activities'
Incident took place after the pair got into dispute, police said
Blood proving to be a match for the victim was found in the suspect's vehicle, police said
Victim was known to have a lot of cash on hand at the residence, a neighbor says
Suspect said, 'I was so shocked that I wanted compensation'
Suspect told police upon his arrest last month, 'After she talked about breaking up, I strangled her'
Judge ruled that the suspect 'may not have perceived that there was a high risk of death' while strangling the victim