Key Facts
• This afternoon before 1:30 PM, a body was found in a mountain in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
• The body’s gender and age are currently unknown.
• A teenage female resident of Oita went missing on March 4, reported by her mother.
• Police arrested 58-year-old Tadahumi Himeno from Oita City on suspicion of abandoning a corpse early this morning.
• Himeno has mostly admitted to the corpse abandonment and hinted at involvement in the killing.
• Police are investigating the body’s identity, cause of death, and connection between the woman and suspect.
Summary
A body was discovered today in the mountains of Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, linked to a case where a man from Oita City was arrested on suspicion of corpse abandonment. The police suspect the body may be that of a teenage girl who went missing on March 4. The suspect, Tadahumi Himeno, 58, has admitted to abandoning the body and suggested possible involvement in the death. Authorities continue to verify the identity of the deceased, determine the cause of death, and clarify the relationship between the victim and the suspect. This case remains under active investigation.
