US Marine arrest in Okinawa robbery-murder

U.S. Marine arrested in Naha killing of 39-year-old woman prompts curfew and investigation by Japanese and U.S. authorities.

3 stories240 sourcesUpdated Oct 10, 2026

In this storyline:Okinawa Prefecture United States Marine Corps Meitoku Yagi Toshimitsu Motegi Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Naha Marco Rubio Benjamin Watson

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Oct 7, 2026
A 20-year-old U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of murdering 39-year-old Anna Yagi.
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Oct 7, 2026
U.S. forces in Okinawa ordered a 48-hour pause with alcohol ban and a month-long midnight-to-5 a.m. curfew after the arrest.
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Oct 10, 2026
After a Marine’s Oct 4 arrest in Anna Yagi’s killing, Rubio told Japan the US will fully cooperate and offered sincere condolences; a 30-day Okinawa troop curfew began Oct 9.
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Rubio Pledges Cooperation in Okinawa Murder Probe

After a Marine’s Oct 4 arrest in Anna Yagi’s killing, Rubio told Japan the US will fully cooperate and offered sincere condolences; a 30-day Okinawa troop curfew began Oct 9.

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Okinawa US Forces Plan Curfew, 48-Hour Pause

U.S. forces in Okinawa ordered a 48-hour pause with alcohol ban and a month-long midnight-to-5 a.m. curfew after Marine Devin Ballard was arrested in a Naha killing.

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US Marine Arrested in Suspected Okinawa Robbery-Murder

A 20-year-old U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of murdering 39-year-old Anna Yagi and stealing her belongings at a Naha hotel. Police say surveillance footage showed them entering together; the Marine has denied the allegations, and investigators are working with the U.S. military as the case continues.

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