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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 4:12 AM ET
Oct 4, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
Okinawa police arrest Marine in alleged woman's killing
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Okinawa prefectural police arrested a 20-year-old U.S. Marine stationed at Futenma Air Station on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old local woman and taking her wallet and backpack at a hotel in Naha early Saturday. The arrest was announced Sunday, October 4, 2026.
WHO: Okinawa prefectural police
WHAT: Okinawa prefectural police arrested a 20-year-old U.S. Marine on suspicion of killing a woman and taking her belongings.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
WHERE: Naha, Japan
WHY: Police said the arrest was based on suspicion that the Marine killed the woman and took her wallet and backpack.
How this story developed (showing 14 of 14 earlier reports)
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Family of Okinawa homicide victim calls for justice
· Oct 14, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
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Japan and U.S. review troops’ off-duty rules
· Oct 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM ET
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Japan reviews conduct rules for U.S. troops
· Oct 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM ET
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Okinawans fearful after alleged killing by US soldier
· Oct 11, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
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Japan voices regret over Okinawa murder case
· Oct 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
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Japan Marine Murder Case Sparks Oversight Pressure
· Oct 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM ET
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U.S. Marine held in Okinawa woman’s murder case
· Oct 6, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
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US Marine arrested in Japan over woman's killing
· Oct 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET
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Marine's murder arrest reignites Okinawa protests
· Oct 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
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US Marine arrested in suspected Okinawa hotel killing
· Oct 5, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
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Marine arrested in Okinawa woman's killing
· Oct 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
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US Marine arrested in Okinawa woman's murder case
· Oct 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
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US Marine arrested over suspected Okinawa murder
· Oct 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
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Japan protests after Marine arrested in Okinawa killing
· Oct 4, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
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