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- A man allegedly fatally stabbed by his own father was found dead in a canal

- Authorities discovered the body of the man in Oton, Iloilo, who had been stabbed multiple times, with his own father allegedly confessing to the crime

- The father was apprehended after reportedly admitting the killing to relatives but has refused to give a statement to the police

- In a surprising development, the victim's family has stated they will not be pursuing a formal complaint against the arrested father

A man who was allegedly fatally stabbed by his own father was found lifeless in a canal in Oton, Iloilo.

Authorities made the grim discovery in a canal in Barangay Santa Rita, Oton.

The victim had reportedly been stabbed multiple times, and the shocking revelation pointed to his own father as the alleged perpetrator.

According to a report aired by GMA Regional TV’s Balitanghali on Wednesday, the deceased was found deceased in the waterway.

Police investigators swiftly launched an inquiry into the incident, and initial findings led them to the victim's father.

Law enforcement officials stated that the suspect, whose identity has not yet been officially released, reportedly confessed to his relatives that he was responsible for his son’s death.

This admission prompted the family members to alert the authorities, leading to the immediate apprehension of the father.

Upon his arrest, the suspect reportedly declined to provide any statement regarding the alleged crime.

Authorities are currently processing the case and gathering evidence to establish a clear understanding of the events that transpired leading to the tragic death.

Further details regarding the identities of the victim and the suspect, as well as the potential motive behind the alleged parricide, remain under investigation.

Police are expected to conduct thorough interviews with family members, neighbors, and potential witnesses to piece together the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing.

The crime scene in Barangay Santa Rita is also being meticulously examined for any crucial evidence that could shed light on the incident.

In a surprising turn of events, the police report indicated that the family members of the deceased have stated they will not be filing a complaint against the arrested father.

The reasons behind this decision have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear how this will affect the legal proceedings against the suspect.

Despite the family's decision not to pursue a formal complaint, the authorities are expected to continue their investigation into the alleged crime.

The authorities are tasked with the responsibility of uncovering the truth behind the alleged parricide, even in the absence of a formal complaint from the bereaved family.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh