Life sentence for killer of Lindsay Hawker

A Japanese court has sentenced a man to life in prison for the rape and murder of British teacher Lindsay Hawker.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2011 - 09:10

A Japanese court has sentenced a man to life in prison for the rape and murder of British teacher Lindsay Hawker.

Chiba District Court sentenced Tatsuya Ichihashi to life behind bars for killing the 22-year-old in 2007 at his apartment.

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