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Seven "Murder Cases" Involving U.S. Military Personnel Have Occurred in Okinawa Since Its Return to Japan; How Many of These Cases Involved Sexual Assault?

According to a timeline titled "Sexual Crimes Against Women by US Soldiers in Okinawa" compiled by the "Women's Group for Action Against Military Bases and Military Personnel," as well as reports from the prefecture and this newspaper, there have been at least seven murder cases committed by US military personnel or civilian employees since Okinawa's return to Japan. Four of these cases involved sexual assault.
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According to a timeline titled "Sexual Crimes Against Women by US Soldiers in Okinawa" compiled by the "Women's Group for Action Against Military Bases and Military Personnel," as well as reports from the prefecture and this newspaper, there have been at least seven murder cases committed by US military personnel or civilian employees since Okinawa's return to Japan. Four of these cases involved sexual assault.

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沖縄タイムス+プラス broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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