Police are investigating the grisly deaths of two men whose bodies were found in separate towns in Rizal province on Saturday, Dec. 7.
The first victim was found around 5:30 a.m. inside a cemetery in Barangay San Juan, Taytay.
Police said the man, believed to be between 40 and 50 years old, sustained a slash wound on the neck and had his left hand severed.
A knife was recovered near the body. He was wearing a gray and red shirt with black shorts.
The Taytay Municipal Police Station is conducting follow-up investigations to establish the victim’s identity and determine the suspect behind the attack.
At 8:30 a.m. the same day, another body was discovered along Sampaloc Road in Barangay Sampaloc, Tanay.
Joggers spotted the victim lying on a grassy area with half of his head wrapped in masking tape and both hands tied.
Authorities described him as medium-built, about 5’7” tall, aged 45 to 50, and dressed in a gray long-sleeved shirt and dark gray pants.
The Tanay Municipal Police Station requested the Provincial Forensic Unit to conduct a technical investigation.
Both victims remain unidentified as of press time.
The Rizal Police Provincial Office confirmed that separate investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the killings. (Richielyn Canlas)
