US Marine Arrested for Alleged Murder on Okinawa, Sparks Outrage

A 20-year-old US Marine stationed at Futenma Air Station was arrested for the alleged robbery and murder of a 39-year-old local woman in Naha, Okinawa.

The woman was found strangled in her hotel room; security footage showed the suspect entering and leaving alone.

Okinawa Governor Genta Koja expressed outrage, stating the case shocks and frightens residents, and that troop discipline and education are failing.