Woman accuses son-in-law of murdering her daughter

MANILA, Philippines - A mother, whose 23-year-old daughter was earlier reported to have committed suicide in their home in Quezon City, accused her son-in-law of murder.

Shirley Mito filed a complaint before the Quezon City Police District in Camp Karingal against her son-in-law, Fortunato de Guzman, 26, for allegedly killing her daughter Delaila, 23, last May 11.

Mito based her complaint on the statements of the couple's two-year-old son, who witnessed the crime.

She said her grandson was afraid to attend her mother's wake and when she asked the boy, the toddler uttered "Mommy away Daddy."

She also said that the boy acted out how his father strangled his mother to death.

The victim's body was found inside their house at Interior II, Kilusan Street, Barangay Old Balara, Quezon City on the afternoon of May 11. She allegedly hanged herself to death.

Police are now hunting down the suspect. - Iza Iglesias, trainee