About 3 million yen in cash was found near the victim's body, police said
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Prosecution said, 'We did not collect evidence to prove murderous intent'
Body was found with marks consistent with strangulation to the neck, police said
Daughter was bedridden, police said
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 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
Bodies had sustained dozens of stab wounds, police said