Mother of slain Briton satisfied with life-term ruling

Mother of slain Briton satisfied with life-term ruling

TOKYO, Japan - Jane Steare, the mother of slain British woman Lucie Blackman, reads out a statement at a press conference at the British Embassy in Tokyo on Dec. 16 after the Tokyo High Court sentenced businessman Joji Obara to life in prison after overturning a lower court ruling that acquitted him of all charges involving Blackman's death due to lack of evidence.

Mother of slain Briton seeks life term for Obara

Mother of slain Briton seeks life term for Obara

TOKYO, Japan - Jane Steare, mother of Lucie Blackman who died in Japan in 2000. speaks at a press conference in Tokyo after testifying at the Tokyo District Court on April 20. Steare sought life imprisonment for Joji Obara, who was indicted for raping and fatally drugging her daughter.

Mother of slain Briton seeks life term for Obara

Mother of slain Briton seeks life term for Obara

TOKYO, Japan - Jane Steare, mother of Lucie Blackman who died in Japan in 2000. speaks at a press conference in Tokyo after testifying at the Tokyo District Court on April 20. Steare sought life imprisonment for Joji Obara, who was indicted for raping and fatally drugging her daughter. (Kyodo)

Mother of slain Briton satisfied with life-term ruling

Mother of slain Briton satisfied with life-term ruling

TOKYO, Japan - Jane Steare, the mother of slain British woman Lucie Blackman, reads out a statement at a press conference at the British Embassy in Tokyo on Dec. 16 after the Tokyo High Court sentenced businessman Joji Obara to life in prison after overturning a lower court ruling that acquitted him of all charges involving Blackman's death due to lack of evidence. (Kyodo)