A 17-year-old high school girl from Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was discovered dead on a riverbed in Sagamihara City on the morning of November 11th. Police have confirmed the victim’s identity. Authorities are investigating the case as a potential homicide. Investigators believe an acquaintance of a teenage boy possesses information regarding the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death. The investigation is currently focused on establishing the events leading up to the discovery of the body and identifying any potential suspects. Further details are being withheld as the investigation progresses. Police are actively pursuing leads to determine the cause of death and bring those responsible to justice.