Devin Jacob Ballad, 20, is suspected of killing Anna Yagi, 39, early Saturday, at the Naminoue Crystal Hotel in Okinawa, a local police spokesperson told Stars and Stripes. A US Marine has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of killing a woman and stealing her belongings. Lance Cpl.
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Police expect to refer the case to the Naha Public Prosecutors Office within 48 hours of Ballad’s arrest, the Okinawa Prefectural Police spokesperson told Stars and Stripes later Sunday. Ballad remained in custody. We extend our sincere condolences to the victim’s family. As an investigation is underway to determine the facts of the case, the United States is communicating and cooperating with the Government of Japan and local authorities.”
The US Embassy in Tokyo , Japan, said on X , “We are aware that a US service member is in custody following the death of a Japanese national in Okinawa.
