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Girl, 16, found dead in suitcase

Ramon Efren Lazaro, Emmanuel Tupas - The Philippine Star
Girl, 16, found dead in suitcase
San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan
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MANILA, Philippines — A 16-year-old girl who had been reported missing for over a week was found dead in a suitcase in San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan on Thursday night.

The suitcase was found floating in the Sapang Alat River in Barangay Graceville at around 9:10 p.m., according to Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, Central Luzon police director.

Fajardo said a resident sought the help of the police regarding the stench coming from the river.

“Investigation showed the suitcase may have drifted from a river in Caloocan City, which is adjacent to the area where it was found,” Fajardo said.

Probers said the victim was a resident of Tala in Caloocan. She had been missing since Feb. 7.

A relative said the girl was last seen going to a friend’s house.

Investigation is ongoing.

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