Man with slashed neck, severed hand found in Rizal cemetery
Authorities are now identifying a man who was found dead with a slash on his neck and a severed hand at a cemetery in Barangay San Juan, Taytay, Rizal.
The body of an unidentified man with a neck slash and a severed hand was found in a cemetery in Taytay, Rizal. (Photo from Rizal PPO)
The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the body was discovered around 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, by a person on duty at the cemetery.
The witness immediately reported the incident after finding the victim lying on the ground, bathed in blood. Aknife was also found near him.
Authorities said the victim sustained a slash wound on the neck and his left hand was severed.
He was estimated to be between 40 and 50 years old and was wearing a gray and red shirt with black shorts.
The Taytay Municipal Police Station continues its investigation to identify the victim and the suspect responsible for the killing.