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UPDATED Oct 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Oct 25, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
Okinawa prosecutors indict U.S. Marine in woman's death
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Okinawa prosecutors indicted Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on a charge of robbery causing death in the Oct. 3 killing of Anna Yagi, 39, in Naha. Prosecutors allege he strangled Yagi with a telephone cord and stole her backpack; Ballard has denied the allegations, according to Okinawa police.
WHO: Okinawa prosecutors
WHAT: Indicted U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard on a charge of robbery causing death.
WHEN: Reported Oct 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM ET
WHERE: Naha, Japan
WHY: Prosecutors allege Ballard strangled Anna Yagi and stole her backpack.
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