‘Person of interest’ in Bukidnon rape-slay now in custody

‘Person of interest’ in Bukidnon rape-slay now in custody

POLICE authorities have identified a person of interest (POI) that can be possibly linked to the rape and murder of a 26-year-old woman inside her boarding house in Valencia City, Bukidnon, early Friday, August 2.

Valencia City police chief Lieutenant Colonel Surki Sereñas said the POI was the victim’s suitor who is now under the custody of police for investigation.

The victim’s identity was withheld as requested by the victim’s relatives.

Initial investigation showed the victim was found lifeless and naked inside her boarding house. Police said she was possibly raped before being stabbed to death in the neck.

Investigators also raised the possibility that the victim knows the suspect.

A security camera from a nearby establishment captured the suspect entered the boarding house around 1 a.m., including the duration of his stay and the time he left the house. Also captured was the suspect’s body features and his getaway vehicle.

“Iyang uyab is sundalo. (Her boyfriend is a soldier.) Ang POI is iyang suitor (The POI is her suitor) and under investigation,” Sereñas said.

Sereñas said the POI will be released if the fingerprints and seminal fluid obtained from the crime scene do not match.

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