Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Girl raped, killed By Marna H. Dagumboy
FLORIDABLANCA -- A 14-year-old lass here was believed raped before she was killed. Her body was found dumped along the irrigation canal at 8 a.m. last Monday in Barangay Anon.
Floridablanca Police Chief Luisito Magnaye identified the suspect behind Nila's (not her real name) rape and murder as Ronald Datu, 27, a known family friend of the victim and both resident of Barangay Anon here.
Police revealed that Datu and the victim went out together at 4 a.m. to buy pan de sal. After four hours the girl's lifeless body was found by residents at the irrigation canal.
Magnaye said Nila sustained stab wounds in different parts of her body. He said medico legal conducted on the victim had confirmed that she was raped before she was killed.
The suspect was arrested Monday night. He is now facing charges of rape with homicide.
