ORMOC CITY– A 54-year-old Canadian national, earlier seen alive just days ago, was discovered dead in his rented apartment in Barangay F.E. Marcos, Calubian, Leyte, on the morning of Thursday, May 22.
Authorities reported that the body was already in an early stage of decomposition.
According to PCpt. Alexander Alfonzo, officer-in-charge of the Calubian municipal police, the victim—identified only by the alias “Kevin”—was jobless, married, and had been residing in the village.
The discovery was made after a relative, identified as “Ilumida,” the victim’s mother-in-law, reported the matter to the police. She was alerted by neighbors who noticed a foul odor coming from the apartment and had not seen Kevin since the afternoon of May 19. At that time, he had appeared restless and unwell while lying in bed.
Police responded immediately and found Kevin’s lifeless body lying on his bed in a side-lying position. His remains showed signs of early decomposition.
Further investigation revealed that Kevin had been suffering from an acute ulcer, reportedly due to excessive alcohol consumption and irregular meals, according to his in-laws. His landlord, Dean Barro, also informed authorities that Kevin had failed to pay rent for three months due to financial difficulties.
Authorities are continuing their investigation but have found no immediate signs of foul play.
(ROBERT DEJON)
