Police in Odate, Akita Prefecture, said Saturday they are investigating the murder of a 22-year-old woman and the disappearance of her 73-year-old grandmother with whom she lived.
According to police, the victim, Asuka Sasaki, had moved in with her grandparents two weeks ago. Fuji TV reported that her 77-year-old grandfather went out for a walk after breakfast on Friday morning and when he returned home two hours later, he found his granddaughter dead and his wife missing.
Police said Asuka had been strangled to death by a thin cord and that there was a note nearby, stating "My granddaughter is dead. I want to die too."
Police said the missing grandmother's car was found near a lake about 3.5 kilometers from the house. Divers searched the lake but have so far found no trace of the woman.
© Japan Today
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Aly Rustom
Yeah. Its always sad when you hear stories like this. But great of you to fill in the blanks so thanks again.
thetoleratedone
Educator do not make excuses for people killing each other. Preserving a human life is never a burden. Are you soulless?
Aly Rustom
Well, that explains alot then. Thank you for that Educator.
Aly Rustom
a 73 year old woman overpowered and strangled a 22 year old woman? I dont buy it. Something is missing from the story here for sure.
sensei258
But what about the note? It would be obvious whether it was written by a man or a woman
Kobe White Bar Owner
@Sensei258, my first thought was it could have been the grandfather....
Agoston Revesz
Horrible
miyakojimadan
Well, you can't strangle yourself to death so the note is obviously not written by the murdered girl.
sensei258
So sad for the grandfather, losing two loved ones. Makes me wonder if grandma was suffering from dementia.