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U.S. Marine arrested over alleged murder in OkinawaJapanese police suspect a 20-year-old Marine of killing and robbing a 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha.
- Japanese police arrested the 20-year-old Marine, who was stationed at Futenma Air Station, late on October 3.
- Police suspect him of killing and robbing a 39-year-old local woman at a hotel in Naha.
- Kyodo, citing police, reported that the woman appeared strangled; footage showed the suspect entering with her and leaving alone.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said her government had protested to the United States and demanded cooperation in the investigation.
It is absolutely unforgivable and we are outraged.— Genta Koja, newly elected Okinawa Governor, told reporters about the case and the outrage felt by Okinawans.
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