Suspect in the killing of 15-year-old biker Princess Marie Dumantay speaks up
PRINCESS MARIE DUMANTAY CASE – The suspect in the abduction and killing of the 15-year-old cyclist from Bulacan apologized and admitted to committing the crime.
It was just recently when Dumantay, a 15-year-old cyclist from Bulacan, was reported missing.
Days later, the victim was found lifeless in a grassy area at the bypass road in Bustos, Bulacan.
It can be deduced that the victim suffered torture from the suspect after burns were found in the different parts of her body.
On Friday, August 19, the suspect in the killing of Dumantay was arrested in his home in Pamplona, Camarines Sur by the operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group – CamSur.
The suspect identified as Gaspar Madredano Maneja Jr. or known as Jose Francisco Santos went hiding after committing the crime. Before heading to his home, he stayed in a forest somewhere.
CIDG-CamSur was able to retrieve the vehicle boarded by the suspect and the victim before the latter went missing.
The suspect knew the victim through a biker’s group.
In an interview with GMA News, the suspect apologized to his family and relatives for dragging their names into the issue.
Apparently, he did not give any message or apology to the family of the victim.
The police said that he admitted to committing the crime.
The suspect faces multiple charges following the death of Princess Marie Dumantay, the 15-year-old cyclist.
The victim’s family has yet to issue any statement regarding the incident.
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