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B-Komachi Idol Ai (20) Killed By Stalker "1000 DOE Today at around 11 a.m., the idol Ai-san was murdered at her home by a man who appears to be her fan. A few hours later, the Suspect at- tempted suicide and was pronounced dead at the hospital. According to police, Ai-san had just moved to a new a fr, wie SUSpeECcl attempted suicide and was pronounced dead at the hospital. According to police, Ai-san had just moved to anew address, so they are investigating the Possibility of an accom- plice. It was announced that the dome concert that was to be held today has been
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