Police have confirmed that blood on a knife seized from the car of Masanori Hirabaru, the suspect in the fatal Kitakyushu stabbing case, matches the two student victims. Hirahara, 43, is expected to face additional charges of murder on January 9.
The December 14 incident in Kokuraminami Ward saw a 15-year-old girl fatally stabbed at a fast-food restaurant after attending a cram school. A male student accompanying her was injured. The knife, approximately 10 cm in length, aligns with both the wounds and the male victim’s account.
Over 10 knives were confiscated from Hirabaru’s home and vehicle. Police continue to investigate the case, including the suspect’s motives. Source: NHK
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