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A woman in Negros Oriental was stabbed multiple times by her own husband, an American national.

The 36-year-old victim was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital for the 63 stab wounds she sustained.

The suspect is reportedly a former member of the US Marines.

The incident took place afternoon on January 29, 2026 inside the couple's residence in Barangay Pinucauan, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental.

The 40-year-old suspect was arrested.

Based on police investigation, the couple was in a heated argument. The foreigner took a knife and stabbed his wife several times.

According to the chief of the Vallehermoso Municipal Police Station, the body of the woman was found in bed bathed in blood.

Further, it was learned from the chief that the suspect attempted to slit his wrist.

However, the police are yet to determine the motive of the crime. 

GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak tried to seek a comment from the suspect who is already charged for parricide. 

(via Vic Camion/GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak)