Lindsay Hawker’s killer finally brought to justice

THE father of murdered British teacher Lindsay Hawker said his family had finally achieved justice after her killer was jailed for life in Japan.

Lindsay Hawker’s killer finally brought to justice
Fri, 22 Jul, 2011 - 01:00
Sam Marsden

Tatsuya Ichihashi, 32, was sentenced at Chiba District Court for the rape and murder of Hawker, 22, in March 2007.

He went on the run for nearly three years after the killing, undergoing extensive cosmetic surgery to change his appearance.

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CourtsPlace: JapanPlace: BrandonPlace: CoventryPlace: Ichikawa CityPlace: TokyoPlace: OsakaPlace: western JapanPlace: OkinawaPerson: Lindsay HawkerPerson: Tatsuya IchihashiPerson: HawkerPerson: BillPerson: LindsayPerson: IchihashiPerson: Bill HawkerPerson: JuliaPerson: LisaPerson: LouiseOrganisation: Chiba District CourtOrganisation: Leeds University
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