Key Facts
• July 12: A 73-year-old man found stabbed in his Kawachi home.
• Victim sustained seven stab wounds, including deep injuries to neck and abdomen.
• Body discovered by a 69-year-old acquaintance; police alerted by a neighbor.
• Victim’s car missing; seen leaving the area on July 1 night.
• No signs of forced entry; windows and doors intact.
• Interior showed signs of ransacking; wallet and phone missing.
• Police suspect motives include robbery or personal grudge.
• Incident follows two burglary cases in the area in May.
• Investigation involves 80 officers; reward of ¥50,000 for information.
• Police hotline: 0120-029704.
Summary
A week after the discovery of a 73-year-old man’s body in Kawachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, police continue to investigate the case. The victim, who lived alone, was found with seven stab wounds, indicating strong intent. His car, missing from the scene, was last seen leaving the area on July 1. Despite no signs of forced entry, the house showed evidence of ransacking, and the victim’s wallet and phone remain unaccounted for. Authorities are exploring multiple motives, including robbery and personal grudges, while also considering recent burglaries in the area. An 80-officer task force is leading the investigation, with a ¥50,000 reward offered for information. Residents remain on edge as police work to identify the suspect and motive.
