Senior citizen sa Iloilo City, natagpuang patay at sinemento umano sa pader

• A 65-year-old woman in Iloilo City was found dead in a section of the wall of their family home, according to authorities
• Police said the victim had multiple stab wounds and was allegedly concealed using cement
• Her 45-year-old younger brother was arrested during a hot pursuit operation and was identified as the suspect in the case
• However, the man denied the allegation and claimed that his siblings were accusing him so they could take control of their properties

A 65-year-old woman in Iloilo City was found dead after her body was allegedly concealed in a section of the wall of their family home.

According to a report by 24 Oras and GMA Regional TV, relatives discovered the victim wrapped in a mosquito net behind part of the wall. Authorities said she had suffered several stab wounds.

Police identified the woman's 45-year-old younger brother as the suspect in the killing.

Before the discovery, one of their other siblings reportedly heard the two arguing on Saturday morning.

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Investigators said the family did not know what caused the disagreement.

The victim was later found dead behind the wall. Police also recovered a knife from the house, which investigators believe may have been used in the crime.

Authorities launched a hot pursuit operation and arrested the suspect in Barangay San Juan, Molo, Iloilo City on Saturday.

Based on statements given by relatives to investigators, the suspect had previously undergone rehabilitation because of problems involving alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling.

Police also said they received information from relatives and people in the area alleging that the man had been involved in illegal drúgs.

However, these claims remain allegations.

During an exclusive interview with the GMA News team, the suspect strongly denied killing his sister.

He claimed that the accusations against him were fabricated by his other siblings because they allegedly wanted him jailed so they could gain control of their family's properties.

The relatives later declined to give further interviews regarding the case.

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Authorities said the suspect is expected to face a murder complaint as the investigation continues.

Police have yet to publicly establish the exact reason behind the reported argument between the siblings before the woman was killed.

The case remains under investigation, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and statements to determine the circumstances surrounding the senior citizen's death.

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In another report, a man was injured after he was allegedly attacked by a group of seven to 10 people at the plaza in Dueñas, Iloilo. A video showed several men surrounding the victim before he was repeatedly kicked during the incident. The attack reportedly happened at the Plaza of Dueñas. Based on initial information from the police, the victim had intentionally gone to the area because he wanted to confront a person who allegedly hurt his sibling.

Meanwhile, a man was shot dead outside a school in Barangay Prinza, Teresa, Rizal, on Thursday afternoon, triggering a police manhunt and leaving his family grieving. According to a report by GMA News' "Unang Balita," the victim was shot in the head at around 4 p.m. The gunman reportedly escaped immediately after the attack. A viral video of the incident showed the victim lying on the ground while his live-in partner stayed beside him carrying their infant child.

Source: KAMI.com.gh