College student found dead inside home in Dagupan; family cries for justice

• Jezel Anne Gonzales, a 23-year-old hospitality management graduate, was found dead inside their home in Barangay Pugaro, Dagupan City
• Her mother discovered her lying face down on the floor with a blanket over her body; her face was swollen and her hair was disheveled
• Police reported signs of injuries on her lips and neck, suggesting she may have been strangled and punched
• Authorities are waiting for autopsy results and have identified a person of interest, while the victim’s family is calling for justice

A 23-year-old woman who was set to graduate from college next month was found dead inside their home in Dagupan City, Pangasinan.

In a report by CJ Torida on GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon on Wednesday, the victim was identified as Jezel Anne Gonzales, a resident of Barangay Pugaro.

According to her mother, Maria, Jezel slept alone in their old house. But by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, she grew concerned when her daughter had yet to come out.

When she went to check on her, she found Jezel lying face down on the floor with a blanket covering her.

“Magulo umano ang buhok at namamaga ang mukha ng anak nang makita ng ina.”

Police Captain Joy Salvador, duty officer at the Dagupan City Police Station, confirmed there were injuries found on Jezel’s lips and neck.

“Posible umanong sinakal at sinuntok ang biktima,” she said.

Authorities have yet to identify a suspect, but they confirmed having a person of interest in the case.

An autopsy is also underway to determine the exact cause of death.

The grieving mother is calling for justice for her daughter, who had completed her studies in hospitality management and was supposed to attend her graduation next month.

“Hustisya naman ang panawagan ng ginang para sa kaniyang anak na nagtapos sa kursong hospitality management, at sa susunod na buwan sana ang graduation ceremony.”

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In other news, the annual Wattah Wattah Festival in San Juan City was briefly disrupted by a confrontation between two youth groups, resulting in a broken bottle and an injury. Law enforcement quickly intervened to address the scuffle, providing first aid to the injured individual and launching an investigation, allowing the festival to largely proceed. San Juan City implemented specific "basaan zones," limited water dousing hours (7 AM - 2 PM), and enforced prohibitions against dirty water, high-pressure sprays, and dousing from vehicles to prevent issues. Despite the isolated incident, the majority of the Wattah Wattah Festival continued peacefully, with residents and visitors adhering to the rules and enjoying the traditional water dousing.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh