The police have arrested two suspects in the killing of a 57-year-old Turkish national whose body was found in a sugarcane field in Brgy. Canlamay, Ilog, Negros Occidental, on Sunday, March 22.
The victim, a resident of Brgy. Cabug, Bacolod City, was found lifeless at around 2 a.m. with fatal head injuries.
Investigation showed the victim had been drinking with a female companion before the incident.
Authorities said the victim was attacked while traversing a sugarcane field.
The police arrested a 34-year-old male and a 35-year-old female, live-in partners and residents of the area.
Investigators said the male suspect admitted to the killing and revealed the motive was robbery.
Police added the crime was allegedly premeditated, with the female suspect luring the victim before the attack.
A joint operation involving the police, Special Action Force, and military units led to the recovery of evidence including the victim’s prosthetic leg, clothing, car keys, and items believed to have been taken by the suspects.
The suspects are now under police custody while charges are being prepared.
Police said the case was solved within hours through coordinated operations and follow-up investigation.*
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