Minor ‘admits’ killing 2 teens in North Cotabato
M’LANG, North Cotabato, Philippines — The killing of two siblings in this town on Friday last week has been considered solved after police said a family member admitted to committing the crime.
The victims, aged 18 and 16, were hit by a baseball bat and stabbed with a knife at their home in Barangay Bagontapay.
Town police chief Maj. Realan Mamon said an adopted member of the family confessed that she was responsible for the incident.
The suspect is now under the custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Probers said “sibling rivalry” could be the motive for the attack.
Authorities said a manhunt for another suspect is ongoing.
“We share the grief of the parents of the slain minors. With these developments, we are certain they can secure justice for their two children,” North Cotabato Vice Gov. Emmylou Mendoza said.
Local officials had earlier offered a reward of P500,000 for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators.
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