Teen suspect in Chiba stabbing wanted to escape his home life, police say

A 15-year-old boy in Chiba has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of an elderly woman, claiming his troubled home life led him to seekJuvenile detention. The suspect attacked 84-year-old Yayoi Takahashi with a knife, causing severe injuries that proved fatal. An investigation revealed no defensive blows were inflicted on her back, suggesting the attack was sudden and without warning.