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.
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.