Suspect told police, 'I did it because sales were down'
TokyoReporter
Board is planning to refer the matter to the Niihama Police Station
Victim suffered serious injuries, including bone fractures, police said
Woman suffered injuries that will require between two and three weeks to heal, police said
Suspects are also alleged to have misappropriated funds in a bank account belonging one victim
On July 30, 1995, an unknown assailant shot and killed three female employees of a supermarket in Hachioji City
Suspect told police, 'Since a theft can only yield tens of thousands of yen, I decided to bear the risk and try abduction'
Suspect experienced money-related problems, police said
Woman made mention of taking her life to an acquaintance several days before the discovery of her body, police said
Kitagawa is continuing to receive medical care, his agency said