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- Japanese police arrested U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard on suspicion of murder and robbery.
- Ballard allegedly killed 39-year-old Anna Yagi at Naminoue Crystal Hotel in Naha between 2:10-4:17 a.m.
- Police say he stole Yagi’s wallet and backpack after the killing.
- Vice-Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi lodged a protest with U.S. Ambassador George Glass.
- Ambassador Glass pledged full cooperation and offered condolences to the victim’s family.