Prosecutors still believe Miura conspired to kill his wife and collect $750,000 in life insurance payments, possibly by signaling someone to shoot, although no one else has been charged in connection with the shooting.
On Thursday, county prosecutors filed for reinstatement of the murder charge, citing a 2004 change in state law that removed double jeopardy protection for those tried overseas. A hearing is set for Thursday.
Jackson noted that even if prosecutors do not prevail in reinstating the murder charge, Miura could still face 25 years to life in state prison if convicted of conspiracy.
Jackson and the other detectives arrived in Tokyo on Monday to meet with investigators they had been working with for years. They also met with Kazumi Miura's mother and accompanied her on a visit to her daughter's grave.
"That's what moves us in these cases. . . . " Jackson said. "We carry a torch for the victim. Kazumi Miura was a beautiful woman, and obviously her life ended way, way too soon."
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