Missing 4-year-old found dead inside washing machine

The body of a four-year-old boy who had been missing since Friday was found dead over the weekend hidden inside a washing machine, which is no longer in use.

According to Mariz Umali's report on "24 Oras", a foul smell from the washing machine led to the discovery of the crime.

The suspect has been identified as the victim's 15-year-old uncle, in whose room the washing machine had been placed.

Investigation showed that the victim suffered blunt traumatic injuries to the head.

The body was discovered by the suspect's mother, who also turned him over to the police.

On the day the victim was reported missing, the suspect sent pictures of the child to a relative.

Some showed that he was already inside a pail and others indicated severe abuse.

A complaint for murder in relation to Republic Act No. 7610 had been filed against the suspect.

The proceedings are suspended until he reaches the age of 18.

He is now in the custody of the city's social welfare and development office. —NB, GMA Integrated News