A farmer was stabbed dead allegedly by his cousin in Sitio Upper Initihan, Brgy. Codcod, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on Monday, Nov. 4.
Killed was alias “Isidro”, 52, who was stabbed by his cousin alias “Lucio”, 62, the police reported.
The victim and the suspect were at a drinking session when witnesses said they heard someone calling for help.
When they went to the suspect’s house, they saw him on top of the victim with a knife in his hand, the police said.
The victim was brought to the Canlaon District Hospital where he was declared dead, while the suspect surrendered at the barangay hall and was turned over to the San Carlos City Police Station.*