Davao City man stabs sleeping wife to death over Facebook Messenger discovery

• A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his wife to death while she was sleeping in Barangay 23-C, Davao City, on Tuesday
• The suspect reportedly discovered evidence of his wife's alleged affair by reading her private conversations on Facebook Messenger
• The victim’s mother was also injured during the attack after she bravely stepped in to try and save her daughter from the suspect
• Authorities have recovered the weapon used and the suspect is now facing grave charges of parricide and frustrated parricide

A peaceful night in Barangay 23-C, Davao City, turned into a nightmare on Tuesday, January 27, when a woman was killed by her own husband. The victim was reportedly sleeping soundly when her husband, overcome by an "emotional outburst," launched a fatal attack.

According to a report from GMA Super Radyo Davao, the suspect had allegedly found messages on the victim’s Facebook Messenger that suggested she was having an affair. Driven by jealousy and anger, the husband used a knife to stab his wife while she was defenseless and asleep.

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In a desperate attempt to save her life, the woman tried to flee the house, but she tripped and lost consciousness before she could escape. Although she was rushed to a nearby hospital, medical staff declared her dead on arrival.

The tragedy almost claimed a second victim when the woman’s mother tried to intervene. The mother was injured during the struggle but is now reported to be in stable condition. Police who responded to the scene recovered the knife believed to have been used in the crime.

Incidents of domestic violence triggered by social media discoveries have become a growing concern for local authorities. Crimes of passion, often fueled by sudden emotional triggers like reading private messages, continue to devastate families across the country.

The suspect is currently in police custody and is facing charges of parricide for the death of his wife, as well as frustrated parricide for the injuries sustained by his mother-in-law.

Under Article 246 of the Revised Penal Code, parricide is committed when a person kills their father, mother, or child (whether legitimate or illegitimate), or any of their direct ancestors (ascendants), descendants, or their legal spouse.

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What sets this apart from h0micide or murder is the blood or legal bond. In the news story above, because the suspect attacked his wife, the charge is parricide rather than murder.

A heated dispute over a cockfighting match ended in a deadly confrontation between relatives in Bukidnon. What started as a simple disagreement quickly escalated into violence, leaving two people dead and the local community in shock. Authorities are reminding the public to handle disputes calmly to avoid such senseless losses of life.

In a similar case of domestic violence, a man was caught by police shortly after he allegedly stabbed his wife during a fierce argument. Neighbors reported hearing loud shouting before the police were called to the scene, where they found the victim already deceased. The suspect is now awaiting trial as the family calls for justice for the victim.

Source: KAMI.com.gh