Missing Eight-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Iligan City
Iligan City mourns the tragic discovery of a missing eight-year-old girl found dead in Purok 13, Timoga, Buru-un. The young victim was reported missing on June 5, and her body was discovered on the afternoon of June 9 in a secluded, bushy area, lying on a rock beside a creek.
Local authorities confirmed that the missing eight-year-old girl was in an advanced state of decomposition, with visible tissue breakdown and a strong odor. The presence of insects suggested the death occurred several days earlier. Police Major Zandrex Panolong, spokesperson for the Iligan City Police Office, shared these grim details as investigations continue.
Ongoing Investigation and Family’s Plea
Police are conducting a thorough follow-up investigation and performing an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Officials are also looking into whether the child was sexually assaulted. Meanwhile, the victim’s family has made a heartfelt appeal for justice and urged anyone responsible to surrender.
The community remains shaken by this heartbreaking case of the missing eight-year-old girl in Iligan City. Authorities have assured the public they will exhaust all efforts to bring those accountable to justice.
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