What to know after U.S. Marine arrested for murder in Japan

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What happened

Police said they arrested Lance Cpl.

Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel.

Key facts

  • Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:34:08 UTC.

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