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 .
Ichihashi has admitted to raping and strangling Hawker . The case centers around whether he intended to do so . Officials : During the time he eluded arrest , Ichihashi underwent cosmetic surgery . The case has received wall-to-wall coverage in Japan .