Woman slain by lover after catfight with wife


TACLOBAN CITY – A 39-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her lover after she barged into his house and got into a catfight with his wife before dawn on Wednesday, December 6, in Tolosa, Leyte.

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MAP of Alangalang, Leyte. 

Police identiified the victim as Mia, 39, a “sari-sari” (community convenience) store owner from Alangalang, Leyte.

Initial investigation said that Mia went to the house of suspect Roy, a 33-year-old butcher from Alangalang.

Roy's wife opened the door and Mia pulled her hair, resulting into a scuffle.

He was awakened by the noise and saw his wife being attacked.

Roy took a kitchen knife and stabbed the victim several times, killing Mia.

The suspect, accompanied by his  older sister, surrendered to the police.

Roy and Mia allegedly had a three-year relationship while he was married.