Ichihashi has admitted to raping and murdering Hawker . The investigation centers around whether he continued to do so . Ichihashi went on trial in July , amid wall-to-wall coverage in local media . Officials : During the time he resisted arrest , he underwent cosmetic surgery . The case has received wall - to - wall coverage in Japan .
Ichihashi has admitted to raping and murdering Hawker . The investigation centers around whether he continued to do so . Officials : During the time he resisted arrest , he underwent cosmetic surgery . The case has received wall - to - wall coverage in Japan .