【独自】「ムカつく奴は車でひけば事故扱いに」留置所で八田與一容疑者と同部屋に…男性が明かした新事実【別府ひき逃げ事件】｜ABEMA的ニュースショー

Summary

The transcript describes the testimony of a man named T who spent about 2 months living in the same room as a murder suspect. T provides details about the suspect's personality and behavior while they were detained, including his narcissistic tendencies and lack of remorse. There is also discussion of a conversation where the suspect asked how to best attack someone, suggesting using a car to drag them, which may connect to the actual crime.

Takeaways

• 😟 The suspect, Hata, committed a previous crime and was on probation when the hit-and-run incident occurred
• 😢 Hata cried when reading letters from his mother in jail but showed no remorse for his actions
• 🤨 Hata exhibited narcissistic tendencies like obsessively looking in the mirror
• 😠 Hata released stress by verbally abusing service staff
• 🧐 Hata was very frugal and money-conscious while in jail
• 🤔 Hata talked about getting plastic surgery and wore makeup
• ☹️ Hata complained about being bored and wanting to get out of jail quickly
• 😳 Hata's neighbor in jail suggested using a car to hit someone so it would be considered an accident rather than murder
• 😬 The victim's family believes Hata targeted their daughter and wants him charged with murder
• 😠 Hata has continued to evade arrest for over a year since the incident

Q & A

What crime is the suspect, Hatta, accused of committing?

Hatta is accused of hitting and killing a college student with his car in Oita Prefecture. He then fled the scene, leading to a warrant being issued for his arrest for violating Japan's hit-and-run law.

What was Hatta's background prior to the incident?

Hatta had been arrested for another crime a year earlier in Oita and was serving a suspended sentence at the time of the hit-and-run incident.

What did T, Hatta's acquaintance, observe about his personality?

T said that Hatta seemed narcissistic, complaining to release stress, and showed no remorse for his actions. He cried when reading letters from his mother but did not reflect on his crimes.

How might Hatta have gotten the idea to use his car as a weapon?

T recalls Hatta speaking to another inmate who suggested using a car to hit someone, as it would just be considered a traffic incident rather than assault or murder.

Why hasn't Hatta been arrested for murder yet?

There is not yet sufficient evidence to prove intent to murder. He is only being pursued for violating the hit-and-run law by fleeing the scene.

What was the victim doing prior to the incident?

The college student victim was parking his bicycle near the scene before encountering Hatta and being hit by his car.

What did the psychologist say about Hatta's personality traits?

The psychologist said Hatta exhibits dark triad traits such as aggressiveness, lack of empathy, and willingness to use any means to achieve his goals.

Why was Hatta staying at the residential center prior to the incident?

Hatta was staying at the residential center while on probation for a previous crime he had committed in Oita.

What legal consequences could Hatta face if arrested?

If arrested, Hatta could face charges for violating the hit-and-run law. If evidence proves intent to murder, he could also be re-arrested and charged for murder.

What are the victim's family's demands regarding the case?

The victim's family believes Hatta targeted their son and is demanding he be charged with murder.