Man found dead in Isabela; suspect surrenders and admits killing
- A man was found dead in a vacant lot in Barangay Balelleng, Santo Tomas, Isabela
- Police identified a suspect who was last seen with the victim before the killing
- The suspect surrendered and handed over the weapon allegedly used
- Authorities filed a ho*micide case as the investigation continues
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A man was discovered dead in a vacant lot in Barangay Balelleng, Santo Tomas, Isabela, prompting a police investigation that quickly led to the surrender of a suspect, authorities said.
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According to a report aired on "24 Oras Weekend" on Saturday, the victim’s body was found days after he was last seen in the company of another man who would later be identified as the suspect.
The discovery raised alarm among residents and triggered a search that focused on the individual last spotted with the victim.
Police confirmed that the suspect voluntarily turned himself in and admitted to killing the victim.
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He also surrendered the bladed weapon that was allegedly used in the incident, giving investigators key physical evidence to support the case.
During questioning, the suspect claimed the attack was driven by personal trauma.
He alleged that the victim had assaulted him on three separate occasions, which he said pushed him to retaliate. Authorities noted that this claim is being documented as part of the investigation and will be evaluated alongside other evidence.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the case remains under thorough review to establish the full sequence of events leading up to the killing. Investigators are also working to determine whether there were witnesses or additional circumstances that could shed more light on the incident.
A ho*micide complaint has been filed against the suspect as police continue to gather statements and forensic findings.
Officials reminded the public that allegations raised by the suspect are still subject to verification and due process.
The incident has drawn attention in the community, underscoring the importance of reporting abuse allegations early and allowing authorities to intervene before situations escalate into deadly violence.
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