Elderly couple stabbed to death by their own son-in-law

• An elderly couple in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, was stabbed by their son-in-law after a heated argument
• The incident happened because the couple disagreed with the suspect bringing his new partner into their family home
• The suspect, who lived in the same compound, was reportedly drunk when the stabbing occurred
• The 68-year-old woman suffered 12 stab wounds while her husband had four, and the suspect now faces charges of double murder and attempted homicide

An elderly couple in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, was brutally stabbed by their own son-in-law.

According to Danessa Estante of Super Radyo Iloilo, police stated that the couple disapproved of the suspect bringing his new partner into the house he once shared with his late wife.

Authorities explained that the suspect resided in the same compound as the victims. Investigations revealed that the suspect was under the influence of alcohol when a heated argument erupted.

Things escalated quickly, and he allegedly grabbed a knife and repeatedly stabbed the elderly couple.

The 68-year-old woman sustained 12 stab wounds while her husband, also 68, suffered four.

The suspect was immediately taken into custody by the San Lorenzo Municipal Police and is now facing charges of double murder and two counts of attempted homicide.

In the Philippines, homicide refers to the unlawful killing of another person without qualifying circumstances that would make it murder or parricide.

Under Article 249 of the Revised Penal Code, homicide is considered a crime when a person kills another without the presence of factors like evident premeditation, cruelty, or treachery, which are usually considered in murder cases.

Homicide is punishable by reclusion temporal, which means imprisonment ranging from twelve years and one day to twenty years.

The penalty may vary depending on whether there are aggravating or mitigating circumstances. In some cases, homicide can be classified as reckless or simple, depending on how the act was committed.

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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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh