Babae, natagpuang patay sa abandonadong septic tank sa Panglao

• A woman was found dead inside an abandoned septic tank in Barangay Looc, Panglao, Bohol
• Her 15-year-old son admitted killing her after an argument, according to police
• Investigators reportedly recovered the hammer allegedly used in the incident
• Local social welfare authorities now have custody of the teenager, who is considered a child in conflict with the law

A woman was found dead inside an abandoned septic tank in Barangay Looc, Panglao, Bohol, with police saying her 15-year-old son admitted responsibility for her death.

According to the report, investigators said the teenager allegedly struck his mother with a hammer following an argument about his absence from school. Police said he subsequently dragged her body to an old septic tank and concealed it there.

The report stated that the boy admitted hitting his mother four times. Authorities also reportedly recovered the hammer allegedly used in the incident.

“Batay sa imbestigasyon, nagkaroon ng pagtatalo ang biktima at anak dahil sa pagliban sa klase,” the news report stated, citing the police investigation.

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The teenager is now in the custody of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development office. The report described him as a “child in conflict with the law” and said the family had yet to issue a statement at the time of broadcast.

Separate reporting by Bohol Island News placed the discovery of the woman’s body on Saturday, October 31. Its November 1 update attributed the account of the teenager’s admission to Police Major Joseph Lopena, chief of the Police Community Affairs and Development Unit.

Earlier coverage detailed how residents discovered the body before police announced the reported admission.

According to Bohol Island News’ initial report, a neighbor and relative noticed flies hovering near the abandoned tank at around 9:30 a.m. They sought help to check its opening and discovered the woman’s remains inside.

The discovery was immediately reported to the barangay captain. Panglao police subsequently received a telephone report from a concerned citizen at around 10:01 a.m. and sent personnel to the area.

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Scene of the Crime Operatives later processed the site. The initial report said a municipal health officer noted head injuries, although further medico-legal examination was needed to establish the exact cause of death.

The woman’s remains were subsequently taken to a funeral home in Dauis, Bohol. Police also said they would conduct an impartial investigation while respecting the privacy and dignity of the bereaved family.

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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