Police are searching for the minor who allegedly stabbed his former live-in partner 68 times in Laguna.
According to Police Staff Sgt. Alvin Apolinario, the former couple's past issues might be the suspect's motive behind the crime.
"Base sa aming imbestigasyon, dati niyang karelasyon ang suspek, dati niyang ka-live in partner. Posible na dati nilang relasyon ang puno't dulo ng nangyari," he told DZRH in an interview on Friday, February 23.
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The suspect was identified as Joel De Leon, 16 years old. While his former live-in partner, whose name was not disclosed, is 18 years old and is presently pregnant.
As per Apolinario, the female was able to survive the stabbing incident and is now in stable condition.
He said the criminal charges against the De Leon are ready to file before the Laguna Provincial Prosecutor's Office.
"Kapag physical injury, frustrated murder na talaga ang ikakaso sa suspect," the police officer said.
Apolinario said the manhunt operation to catch the suspect is ongoing.
"Hahanapin pa rin siya ng batas," he said.
