No other persons were injured in the incident, police said
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Police said, 'In preparation for 2020, we would like to carry out a purification drive'
Results of the investigation indicated that Nobuaki Ishihara did not intend to kill Yuri Igarashi with stimulant drugs last year
Male suspect strangled victim with a belt, police said
'I'm sorry,' the suspect wrote in an email the day after the incident
Blood-stained knife was found dropped at the scene, police said
Suspect denies the allegations, telling police, 'I didn't do anything'
Suspect is alleged to have sexually assaulted her while she was passed out in her hotel room
Culprit gained access to the residence by smashing a window on the balcony, police said
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