Key Facts
• January 2024: Incident occurred in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.
• Victim: 5-year-old girl, Miyamoto Noa, left wet for 4.5 hours.
• Defendant: Ryo Sekikawa, 33, accused of conspiring with the girl’s mother.
• Prosecution: Requested 15 years imprisonment for Sekikawa.
• Defense: Claimed Sekikawa did not wet or place the girl in the bathtub.
• Final Statement: Sekikawa expressed remorse but denied direct involvement.
• Verdict: Scheduled for October 29, 2025.
Summary
In January 2024, a 5-year-old girl, Miyamoto Noa, tragically died after being left wet for 4.5 hours in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. Ryo Sekikawa, 33, is accused of conspiring with the girl’s mother in the incident. Prosecutors have requested a 15-year prison sentence, citing Sekikawa’s significant responsibility in planning and executing the act. The defense argued that Sekikawa did not directly wet or place the girl in the bathtub. In his final statement, Sekikawa expressed deep remorse for the loss but maintained his innocence regarding the specific actions. The verdict is expected on October 29, 2025.
