US marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of killing woman, police say
Suspect allegedly killed woman at hotel in Okinawa as prime minister calls crime ‘exceptionally brutal and vicious’ A US marine stationed on Japan ’s southern island of Okinawa is accused of murdering a Japanese woman and has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police said on Sunday. The suspect allegedly “killed [a] 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha and stole her wallet” as well as her…
US Marine Lance Cpl Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of murdering a 39-year-old Japanese woman, according to local police. The alleged crime took place at a hotel in Naha, the capital of Okinawa's southern island. Ballard allegedly killed the victim and stole her wallet and backpack. The suspect's denial of the allegations was reported by police.
The Japanese government has expressed deep sorrow over the incident, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calling the crime "exceptionally brutal and vicious." Japan has requested maximum cooperation from the US in the investigation and stricter discipline among its military personnel to prevent similar crimes.
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