A girl was found dead with hack wounds at a swampy area in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

The suspect allegedly attempted to bury the victim.

“Pag adto nako didto gitabunan siya sa gabi na dahon confirm gyud ang tiil akong una gibira padulong sa mala kay lapas man tuhod ang tubig. Puti pa sir luspad pa ang bata murag bag-o pa gyud ba,” a witness, Gerald Doria, said.

Police said the victim is believed to be between 12 to 17 years old. She sustained a hack wound in the neck.

Authorities identified the victim’s 62-year-old alleged boyfriend as person of interest.

Some witnesses reportedly saw the suspect fleeing the area carrying a bolo, which is suspected to have been used in the killing.

Prior to the incident, the victim and the suspect were last seen together in the area on April 27, 2025.

“Last April 27, naay isa ka witness nag ingon nga nakita niya tong suspek kauban ang biktima diri nga area. Mao to information nga atong nakuha kay iyang gipaila is iyaha daw uyab,” Major Amier Naifh Maruhom of Agora Police Station said.

A hot pursuit operation has been launched.

Authorities also urged those who have missing family member to coordinate with the police.