^

Nation

Suspect in Cebu teen’s slay found dead in jail

Emmanuel Tupas - The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines — The suspect in the murder of a 16-year-old girl, whose face was peeled off by the killer, was found dead in an apparent suicide at the Lapu-Lapu City Jail on Sunday.

Renato Llenes, 44, was found hanging by a fellow inmate in the toilet of the jail’s infirmary at around 6:10 a.m.

Jail guards rushed Llenes to the Lapu-Lapu City District Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.

Initial reports from the Central Visayas police said Llenes used a shirt to kill himself.

Llenes was tagged in the murder of Christine Lee Silawan, who was found in a vacant lot in Barangay Bankal, Lapu-Lapu City on March 11, 2019.

Silawan’s case hogged the headlines at the time due to the brutality of her murder.

Residents expressed dismay over the suspect’s death, saying it did not gave justice to the victim and her family.

vuukle comment

RENATO LLENES

Philstar
x
  • Latest
  • Trending
Latest
Latest
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with