Marine at Futenma Airbase Accused of Killing Woman and Stealing Belongings in Okinawa
Okinawa prefectural police allege that Davin Ballard, who is stationed at the Futenma Airbase, is suspected of killing Anna Yagi and stealing her wallet and backpack at a hotel in Naha.
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Based on reporting by South China Morning Post:
According to the Okinawa prefectural police, Davin Ballard, who is stationed at the Futenma Airbase, is suspected of killing Anna Yagi, who was 39 years old, and taking her wallet and backpack during the early morning hours of Saturday at a hotel located in Naha. The police stated that Ballard was observed entering the hotel with Yagi, who was discovered deceased on Saturday morning, with the cause of death attributed to suffocation. The suspect, Ballard, has denied the accusations.
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