Social media post leads to identification of woman found in storage box

• The Camarines Norte Police Provincial Office has officially identified the woman found dead inside a plastic storage box in Basud
• The victim was confirmed to be Anelis Agocoy, a 38-year-old resident of Barangay Bura, Catarman, Camiguin
• A friend recognized the storage box and the victim’s details on social media and immediately alerted the Basud Police Station
• Investigators have also made progress in the case as a reliable witness has positively identified a suspect in the killing

A chilling discovery that shocked the quiet town of Basud, Camarines Norte, has finally moved toward a resolution. After days of being unidentified, the woman whose body was found stuffed inside a plastic storage box and dumped into a river in Barangay Pinagwarasan is no longer a "Jane Doe."

The breakthrough happened late Monday evening, around 8:30 p.m., when Police Captain Mark Armea, chief of the Basud Police Station, received a crucial phone call. The caller, a friend of the victim, reportedly recognized the storage box and the circumstances of the case after seeing a news report circulating on social media.

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The victim has been positively identified as Anelis Agocoy, 38, originally from Barangay Bura in Catarman, Camiguin. To ensure accuracy, the police coordinated with Agocoy’s cousin, who provided additional verification to confirm her identity. What started as a viral mystery on social media has now become a tragic reality for her family in Mindanao.

While the motive behind the gruesome act remains under investigation, the authorities have noted significant progress. Aside from the identification of the victim, a "reliable witness" has surfaced and positively identified a suspect. The Camarines Norte Police Provincial Office is now working to track down the individual allegedly responsible for this heartless crime.

Finding bodies dumped in rivers or public spaces is a grim phenomenon often linked to "summary executions" or personal vendettas. In this case, the use of a plastic storage box suggests a premeditated effort to hide the remains. However, the power of digital media and the quick action of the victim's social circle helped investigators put a name to the face much faster than expected.

As the local community calls for justice, the focus now shifts to the pursuit of the suspect. The police have expressed gratitude to the public for the information provided, which has been instrumental in the early stages of this investigation.

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The discovery of the victim initially caused widespread panic in the local area due to the nature of the crime. Residents near Pinagwarasan Bridge were left in shock last Friday when the storage box was first spotted floating in the river, leading to a massive police response. The chilling discovery immediately sparked fears and concerns regarding safety in the community as photos of the scene went viral online.

In the days following the discovery, investigators worked tirelessly to trace where the victim might have come from before the identification was finalized. A tricycle driver had previously come forward to speak out, providing potential clues about suspicious movements in the area prior to the body being found. This testimony helped the police narrow down the timeline of when the plastic box was dumped into the water.

Source: KAMI.com.gh