Innocent social media follower tagged as suspect in viral storage box killing

• Social media user Romeo Buro voluntarily went to the Muntinlupa City Police Station to clear his name after netizens falsely tagged him as a murderer
• Eyewitnesses officially confirmed that Buro was not the person seen at the crime scene where a woman’s body was found inside a storage box
• The actual suspect identified as Arnel Domingo Jr. has surrendered to the authorities following a cross-regional manhunt starting from Laguna
• Buro clarified that he never personally met the victim and was merely a follower who frequently commented on her TikTok posts

In a digital age where everyone wants to be a detective, innocent people can often get caught in the crossfire of online rumors. This was the nightmare faced by Romeo Buro, a social media personality who recently found himself at the center of a murder investigation. Buro took the bold step of surrendering himself to the Muntinlupa City Police Station—not because he committed a crime, but to prove his innocence after his photos circulated online in connection with the horrific "storage box killing."

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Police investigators allowed Buro to undergo a formal process to clear his reputation. During a face-to-face meeting with a key witness, it was confirmed that Buro was not the man seen at the location where the body was dumped. Buro, visibly emotional, told the police that the online accusations were deeply painful.

He explained that he was simply a fan of the victim, Anelis Agocoy, and had only interacted with her through the comment sections of her TikTok videos.

The confusion started because eagle-eyed netizens noticed Buro was a frequent commenter on the victim's posts. Without further evidence, some "online sleuths" began sharing his profile as the likely culprit. However, Buro maintained that he and the victim had never met in person.

The real breakthrough in the case came when the actual suspect, identified as Arnel Domingo Jr., surrendered to the police. Domingo was allegedly the live-in partner of the victim and was linked to the crime through CCTV footage and forensic evidence found at an apartment in Cabuyao, Laguna. The victim's body was discovered on January 2, 2026, after being transported inside a plastic box and dumped in a river in Basud, Camarines Norte.

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Cases like these highlight the dangers of "trial by social media," where speculation can ruin lives before the authorities even finish their work. As the investigation into Arnel Domingo Jr. continues, the community is reminded to wait for official police reports before pointing fingers online.

The tragedy of Anelis Agocoy has gripped the nation, following a string of high-profile cases involving partners and tragic accidents that have recently surfaced on social media.

In a chilling development, a woman who was actively looking for a life partner was identified as a victim in a violent crime. Authorities initially looked into her social media interactions to find potential leads, uncovering a complicated history that led to her tragic end. This case highlights the risks associated with online relationships and the importance of background safety in the digital world.

Following his surrender, Arnel Domingo Jr. reportedly gave his version of the events that led to the death of his partner. He claimed that the victim died after a fatal fall during an argument and that his decision to hide the body in a storage box was made out of panic. Investigators are currently verifying these claims against the autopsy results to determine if the death was indeed accidental or a deliberate act of violence.

Source: KAMI.com.gh