A 30-year-old woman died after she was stabbed multiple times by her former live-in partner in Barangay 18 San Pedro, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte.

The victim was identified as Lovely Pagaduan while the suspect was named as 28-year-old construction worker Froilan Gaspar.

Police said Gaspar went to the store where Pagaduan was working and stabbed her seven times on Saturday, October 11, 2025. She was rushed to the hospital but was later declared dead.

Gaspar fled after the attack but was arrested in a hot pursuit operation. He admitted to the crime, claiming he did it because he loves the victim so much.

The suspect said they had been separated for over a year but continued to see each other. He claimed he became upset when the victim stopped communicating with him suddenly.

According to the victim’s sister, Gaspar had earlier hurt Pagaduan. The family said they could not accept what happened to their loved one.

Police have filed a murder case against the suspect.