4 people interested in the assassination of the Dumanjug trader identified

By: Futch Anthony Inso – 5 minutes ago

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The Dumanjug Police Station has identified four persons of interest (POI) in the killing of a 51-year-old cattle trader in Barangay Kanyuko, Dumanjug Town, southwest Cebu, on Thursday May 30, 2024.

Leonardo Pescadero Macario, a resident of the area, was found dead next to his parked motorcycle in Barangay Kanyuko. He had multiple head injuries.

Police suspect Macario was ambushed, killed and robbed after finding a fallen log blocking the road.

The victim was going to the Mantalungon cattle market to buy livestock, according to the investigation.

READ: Thieves kill livestock trader in Dumanjug, Cebu

He had P500,000 in cash on him, but that amount disappeared when they found the victim’s body.

Police Chief Captain Kelvin Mamaradlo believed the suspects were local boys.

It is possible that the victim knew the suspects since they knew his route when he was riding his motorcycle.

Mamaradlo suggested the suspects could have planned the victim's murder.

The victim's family did not know if he had any conflicts with anyone. They described him as a good person with no criminal record.

Mamaradlo thanked Mayor Gungun Gica for offering a reward for any information on the whereabouts of the suspects, especially since there were no CCTV cameras at the crime scene. He hopes this will encourage witnesses to contribute to the investigation.

He also promised to ensure the security of witnesses to protect them from any risk. /clorenciaine

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