ORMOC CITY– A 78-year-old woman who lived alone was found lifeless inside her home on December 7, in Brgy. Cabacungan in Dulag, Leyte with investigators finding no signs of foul play.
Police identified the victim as alias “Tersing,” single, jobless, and a resident of the said barangay.
According to a report submitted to Police Regional Office- 8, local police responded to a call from alias “Jude,” 49, a barangay councilor, who reported the discovery of the body at around 3:50 p.m.
Initial investigation revealed that the victim’s relatives had grown worried after repeatedly calling out to her from outside the house without receiving any response. Concerned for her safety, especially since she lived alone, they entered through the unlocked door. Upon checking her room, they found her inside the comfort room, lying face down, with the faucet still running.
Relatives further told police that the victim had a history of high blood pressure, had previously slipped on the wet floor of her comfort room, and had difficulty walking. They also shared that she had recently stopped taking her maintenance medication.
Municipal Health Officer Dr. Allan Alvarez arrived at the scene and declared the victim dead. The family declined an autopsy, citing the absence of any indication of foul play.
(ROBERT DEJON)
