ArchivesAugust 2010Police to charge carpenter for lawyer Cornelio’s killing

Police to charge carpenter for lawyer Cornelio’s killing

-

- Advertisment -spot_img

Police are set to file murder charges against a carpenter of the Cornelio household for the Wednesday night murder of lawyer Martiniano Cornelio.{{more}}

Supt. Leopoldo Cabanag, Dumaguete City police chief, said the suspect, Pepito Zerna Kadusale of Tanjay City, is still on the run.

However, they believe they have sufficient evidence to link him to the crime.

“He used the cellphone of Atty. Cornelio in calling his house in Tanjay yesterday (Thursday). For us that is sufficient evidence to charge him for the crime,” Cabanag said.

Witnesses described the suspect who was fleeing the scene of the crime as half-naked, aged 30-40, sporting long curly hair, 5 feet and 4 inches tall, fleeing the house bringing a backpack.

Cornelio, 78, was believed to be alone in the house with the suspect when he was murdered. His body was later found by his two sons Atty. Martin Gerard Cornelio and Engr. Jayson Cornelio inside their septic tank and wrapped in a blanket.

There were visible injuries on his face and head and police have asked a doctor to examine the body for more injuries.
Police recovered a hammer, which was believed to have been used in the killing.

Cabanag said his investigators also found fingerprints on the doorknob. “We will match these fingerprints with the fingerprints of the suspect once we find him,” he said.

Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria, meanwhile, lauded Cabanag for the fast action that led to the identification of the suspect. “Even though the suspect is still at large, the case may be considered solved and the legal process will continue,” he said.


Latest news

Sagarbarrias lead City, provl race, polls show

    The local political landscape is reaching a decisive moment as the 2025 elections approach, with two major races drawing...

Janice faces DQ suit

    Pamplona Mayor Janice Vallega-Degamo is facing a disqualification complaint before the Commission on Elections regarding her residency in the...

Message of the Diocese of Dumaguete for Election 2025

    Once again, we are at the throes of another critical midterm election in the country. On Monday, May 12,...

Vox Populi – Mothers Day 2025

What did your mother teach you that continues to guide you today? Click the link below to read the...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

Ceres links Dgte with Sipalay

    The cities of Sipalay in Negros Occidental, and Dumaguete in Negros Oriental are now directly connected with the opening...

Voting equipment safe in Siaton school fire

    Automated counting machines (ACMs) were declared safe after the Tuesday night fire that hit the Siaton National High School...

Must read

Sagarbarrias lead City, provl race, polls show

    The local political landscape is reaching a decisive moment...

Janice faces DQ suit

    Pamplona Mayor Janice Vallega-Degamo is facing a disqualification complaint...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you