A fourth suspect in the killing of American marine biologist Kent Edward Carpenter surrendered on Thursday evening while a fifth suspect is still at large, Capt. Stephen Jaynard Polinar, Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office spokesperson, said Friday, July 17.
Two of the three men who barged into the home of Carpenter, 73, in Sibulan on Sunday night were arrested Wednesday, while the third one is still at large.
One of those arrested has been tagged as the gunman who shot Carpenter in the right side of his head and eye, causing his instantaneous death, Polinar said. The other one allegedly raped Carpenter’s 34-year-old live-in partner, he added.
The two other suspects who surrendered did not enter the house and allegedly acted as lookouts, he added.
Robbery with homicide complaints were filed before the Negros Oriental Prosecutor’s Office against the four in police custody on Friday, he said.
The live-in partner will be the complainant-witness, Col. Timar Alam, Negros Oriental provincial police director, said.*
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