Grieving family seeks justice for Gensan student found dead

• A 21-year-old graduating student known as “Jean” was found dead with stab wounds inside her room in Barangay Apopong, General Santos City
• Her family discovered her body and called for justice as police continue the investigation
• Authorities are looking into robbery as a possible motive, but no arrests have been made
• Neighbors and relatives expressed shock, with the community raising concerns about local safety

A 21-year-old college student, known by the alias Jean, was found dead inside her room in Barangay Apopong, General Santos City. Her relatives discovered her body in their home in Purok DBP and immediately reported the incident. Police confirmed that she suffered multiple stab wounds that caused her death.

Jean was in her final year of college and was expected to graduate soon. Her family described her as someone who focused on school and stayed at home most of the time. News of her death quickly spread in the community, and neighbors said they were shocked by what happened. Several residents mentioned that Jean kept a simple routine and did not appear to have personal conflicts.

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Officials said the family suspects that robbery may have been the motive behind the killing. Investigators are still checking if there was forced entry and whether any of the family’s belongings were taken. As of now, no suspect has been identified and no arrests have been reported. Police are gathering possible evidence inside and around the house.

Authorities have also been interviewing neighbors and individuals who might have passed by the area before the crime. They are studying the timeline of activity near the home, including the movement of people and vehicles. Officers said they are checking available CCTV footage to determine whether anyone unfamiliar was seen near the property.

Jean’s death has raised concerns in the community about the safety of residents. Some neighbors said they started securing their doors earlier at night, while others expressed worry about recent incidents in nearby areas. Local officials said they will coordinate with barangay patrols to increase visibility and prevent similar cases.

The case comes at a time when several local communities have been reporting incidents involving violence and theft. General Santos City has recorded a number of cases over the past months, which led barangay officials to strengthen their monitoring efforts. For Jean’s family, the priority now is to find answers and hold the person responsible.

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Jean’s case adds to other troubling reports in recent months. One related story involved a missing 15-year-old girl whose body was found inside an abandoned house after she had been gone for six months. Authorities said the cause of death was still unclear and that they were working to trace her last known movements. The community expressed concern because the teen had disappeared for a long period before being located.

Another recent case involved a Tiktoker who was reportedly abducted and killed by suspected jihadists. Investigators continued to trace where the incident began and who might be behind the attack. Many netizens reacted with concern as the victim disappeared suddenly and was later found dead under violent circumstances.

Source: KAMI.com.gh