Man arrested in Rizal for killing friend 26 years ago after so many years in hiding
- A suspect wanted for a decades-old killing was arrested Tuesday in Binangonan, Rizal
- Police say he resisted arrest and had built a new life on Talim Island
- Authorities revealed the suspect was active on social media despite being in hiding
- The victim’s widow said she finally feels justice has been served after 26 years
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A man accused of killing his friend more than two decades ago was arrested on Tuesday in Binangonan, Rizal, bringing closure to a case that had remained unresolved for 26 years.
Source: UGC
The suspect was apprehended in Barangay Ithan on Talim Island during an operation led by the Eastern Police District Mobile Force Battalion.
According to an exclusive report by Emil Sumangil for "24 Oras," the suspect attempted to resist authorities during the arrest but was eventually subdued.
Police said he had been living quietly in the area for years, successfully avoiding detection while starting a new family.
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“His appearance has changed. He gained weight and now has a family in Binangonan, Rizal. Everything about him has changed after all this time,” says EPD MFB spokesperson Police Lieutenant Cleo Nobleza.
Investigators disclosed that the suspect had been hiding in plain sight, even maintaining an online presence.
"Our suspect was even posting reels on Facebook. He might have thought that after 26 years, everyone would have forgotten what he did,” Nobleza adds.
Police records show that the killing stemmed from a violent altercation between the suspect and the victim, who were friends at the time.
Authorities said the suspect stabbed the victim after being punched, allegedly driven by jealousy and the belief that the victim had feelings for his wife.
For the victim’s family, the arrest marked the end of a long and painful wait. “I have waited a very long time for justice, but now, it has finally been fulfilled,” says Ellen Balaton-Cabingan, the victim’s wife.
As of this writing, the suspect has not issued any statement regarding the charges filed against him. Police said he will face murder charges as the case proceeds through the courts.
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