Family of slain woman in Rizal to pursue case vs her ex-partner

The family of the woman found dead and left by the roadside in Binangonan town, Rizal province is determined to file a case against the woman’s former live-in partner.

The woman’s family in Murcia town, Province of Negros Occidental, also appealed for help in the transport of the body from Rizal to her home in Barangay Minoyan.

Juanito Cahilig Jr., the father of 31-year-old victim, Janiclear, said that justice should prevail in the death of “a loving, helpful daughter.”

Janiclear is Juanito’s eldest child.

The woman was found dead and dumped by the roadside on February 13, 2024.

She left Murcia to work in Antipolo, Rizal where she started a family there with her former common-law husband identified as Roceller Lanon, called fondly as “RJ.”

Her siblings said that Janiclear was last seen with RJ.

The couple had been reportedly in a fallout because of the suspect’s alleged persistent fits of jealousy.

RJ reportedly tried to win back Janiclear prior to Valentine’s Day.

“Noong February 12, sinusuyo niya ang anak ko at gustong makipagbalikan, kaya lang ayaw na ng anak ko. Niyaya niya itong magluto ng ulam sa bahay. Doon na niya hinampas ng bote sa ulo habang nakatalikod [si Janiclear],” Juanito said.

Juanito pointed out how irrational RJ had become to have killed a good woman just because of a fit of jealousy.

“Ang anak namin pinagtapos namin sa pag-aaral kahit hanggang high school lang. Dahil lang sa selos, pinatay niya ang anak ko,” Juanito expressed as he tried to be composed.

In an interview with GMA Integrated News, the suspect, who was arrested in Rizal, admitted to killing the woman. He cited that he got jealous with Janiclear’s co-worker.

“Sa matinding selos po. Isa po sa mga nakatrabaho niya. Hindi ko naman po talaga gusto ang nangyari. Nabigla lang po talaga ako,” RJ said.

The couple has two children.

Major Mark Joeil Reclamado, chief of the Murcia Police Station, said that they are still waiting for coordination from Binangonan Police on the case investigation.

“Hindi pa nag-coordinate sa atin ang Binangonan, Rizal. Waiting naman tayo sa tawag nila,” Reclamado said. —GMA Regional TV