Alleged jealousy triggers one man to stab another man on the chest; victim, dead

• A man in Bacolod City was stabbed to death in a jealousy-related incident
• Police said the suspect attacked victim outside house of his live-in partner’s aunt
• In a report by GMA Regional TV via 'Balitanghali,' the victim died from a stab wound to the chest
• Meanwhile, the suspect is still at large as police continues their search

A man was killed after being stabbed in Bacolod City in what police believe was a jealousy-related attack.

Based on reports, the suspect approached and stabbed the victim while he was outside the house of his live-in partner’s aunt.

The victim sustained a stab wound to the chest and later died from the injury.

Police suspect that the attacker had a past relationship with the victim’s partner.

However, the woman denied the claim, saying the suspect was never her boyfriend.

Authorities have launched a search to track down the suspect, who remains at large.

Police continue their investigation to confirm the motive and to gather more evidence regarding the case.

The violent incident has raised concern in the community, with locals hoping the suspect will be caught soon to face charges.

In the Philippines, murder cases are treated as a serious criminal offense under the Revised Penal Code.

When a murder happens, police investigators are tasked to gather evidence, identify suspects, and file complaints.

Once a suspect is arrested, the case goes through inquest or preliminary investigation led by the prosecutor to determine if there is probable cause to file charges in court.

Murder is a non-bailable offense when the evidence is strong, which means the accused usually stays in jail while the trial is ongoing.

Trials are conducted in Regional Trial Courts, where judges hear testimonies from witnesses, examine evidence, and decide on the case.

If proven guilty, the accused can face reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment, and penalties may increase if there are aggravating circumstances.

Appeals can still be filed up to higher courts, but the process often takes time.

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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