Investigators continue hunt for unknown suspect in boy's murder

Investigators continue hunt for unknown suspect in boy's murder

NOSHIRO, Japan - Villagers look at the banks of a river in Noshiro, Akita Prefecture, as police investigators continue their hunt for the murderer of a 7-year-old boy on May 19. Police said the murderer is believed to be familiar with the local geography and have committed the crime in a planned manner.

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