Suspected Murderer of English Teacher had Plastic Surgery
Japanese police have finally released a photo of Tatsuya Ichihasi’s post-cosmetic surgery face:
Several facial features have apparently changed - he now has double-fold eyelids, a higher nose and thin lips. Two moles that had been on his left cheek have disappeared as well, according to police.
Ichihashi, 30, is wanted in connection with the murder of Lindsay Ann Hawker, 22, an English teacher.
In another development Thursday, investigative sources said Ichihashi had attempted to undergo cosmetic surgery in Fukuoka Prefecture in mid-October before his Oct. 24 face-lift in Nagoya.
The man who appeared at the clinic in Fukuoka Prefecture used the same alias as that used at the Nagoya facility, the sources said, without revealing the alias.
Why the police would release the photo but not the alias is puzzling, as the name he has been using would probably be very useful to the public.
Prior to the release of the photo, an expert consulted by Fuji TV had advised people to pay attention to Ichihashi’s ears, since few people have plastic surgery to alter their ear shape:
If you think you’ve seen Ichihashi, please contact:
Chiba Prefectural Police, Gyoutoku
047-397-0110
gyoutoku@police.pref.chiba.jp
If you don’t trust police, you can alternatively use this contact info.
For those who don't know, Lindsay Ann Hawker (December 30, 1984 - March 24, 2007) was a 22-year old British citizen who was killed in Chiba in early 2007. Her naked body was found buried in a sand/soil-filled bathtub on the balcony of Ichihashi's (whom she was giving an English lesson) apartment. She had been bound and gagged with plastic ties and scarves, with one of her hands lying outside the mixture. For more information visit: www.lindsayannhawker.com.
Source: japanprobe.com, japantimes.com
A new chapter to this real-life tragedy. I was actually living and teaching in Japan at the time of the murder and it was a huge topic amongst the international community back then. And after almost three years, they still haven't found the prime suspect.
Several facial features have apparently changed - he now has double-fold eyelids, a higher nose and thin lips. Two moles that had been on his left cheek have disappeared as well, according to police.
Ichihashi, 30, is wanted in connection with the murder of Lindsay Ann Hawker, 22, an English teacher.
In another development Thursday, investigative sources said Ichihashi had attempted to undergo cosmetic surgery in Fukuoka Prefecture in mid-October before his Oct. 24 face-lift in Nagoya.
The man who appeared at the clinic in Fukuoka Prefecture used the same alias as that used at the Nagoya facility, the sources said, without revealing the alias.
Why the police would release the photo but not the alias is puzzling, as the name he has been using would probably be very useful to the public.
Prior to the release of the photo, an expert consulted by Fuji TV had advised people to pay attention to Ichihashi’s ears, since few people have plastic surgery to alter their ear shape:
If you think you’ve seen Ichihashi, please contact:
Click to viewChiba Prefectural Police, Gyoutoku
047-397-0110
gyoutoku@police.pref.chiba.jp
If you don’t trust police, you can alternatively use this contact info.
For those who don't know, Lindsay Ann Hawker (December 30, 1984 - March 24, 2007) was a 22-year old British citizen who was killed in Chiba in early 2007. Her naked body was found buried in a sand/soil-filled bathtub on the balcony of Ichihashi's (whom she was giving an English lesson) apartment. She had been bound and gagged with plastic ties and scarves, with one of her hands lying outside the mixture. For more information visit: www.lindsayannhawker.com.
Source: japanprobe.com, japantimes.com
A new chapter to this real-life tragedy. I was actually living and teaching in Japan at the time of the murder and it was a huge topic amongst the international community back then. And after almost three years, they still haven't found the prime suspect.