I have a different interpretation of the evidence. I'm not an expert, but as I understand it, Pachinko players are overwhelmingly male; and, historically, pachinko parlors are associated with Korean organized crime rings in Japan. I suspect the decedent may be of Asian descent, may have entered North America through Vancouver, and possibly might have been compelled to work in a massage parlor or brothel. Such folks are often trafficked all over the country by underworld types. She may have angered one, or just become inconvenient, or even tried running away in desperation.