Murder, frustrated murder readied vs man who killed stepdaughter

By Felipe V. Celino Set featured image

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – Police are readying murder and frustrated murder charges against a man who allegedly hacked dead his 16-year-old stepdaughter and seriously wounded his live-in partner Sunday evening at Brgy. Mianay Sigma, Capiz.

Police Lt. Rey Jason Gemino, Sigma police chief, said suspect Gerald dela Cruz, 39, remains at large after allegedly attacking his live-in partner Delia Avelino-Alvarez, 59, and stepdaughter Jedee, 16.

Gimeno confirmed that dela Cruz has a pending theft case, but he could not ascertain the status of the case.

He said that they were still confirming if the suspect was involved in illegal drug activities.

Gimeno added that they received information that dela Cruz was linked to a murder case in Brgy. Mianay, Sigma last year.

The incident happened when dela Cruz, who was drunk, and Alvarez figured in an argument 7 pm Sunday.

The incident led to the death of Jedee Alvarez.