Lapu-Lapu police probe death of suspect in Silawan killing

Alven Marie A. Timtim - CDN Digital 05/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LLCPO) will start investigating the death of Renato Llenes, the suspect of Christine Lee Silawan’s murder last year, who allegedly died of suicide inside the Lapu-Lapu City Jail…

Three groups of informants to share in Silawan case’s P1M reward money

Benjie Talisic 06/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three groups made up of 23 individuals will share in the P1 million reward of the Lapu-Lapu City government for the resolution of the case involving the brutal killing of 16-year-old Christine Lee…

Prosecutor: Downgrading murder case vs self-confessed teen killer not an option

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/07/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The killing of Christine Lee Silawan is so heinous that considering a plea bargain for self-confessed killer Renato Llenes is not an option for the prosecution. Prosecutor Sheilamar Saliganan-Abadia, handling prosecutor of the…

Five witnesses to receive cash reward for helping solve Silawan case

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/29/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — At least five persons will receive the cash reward for the information that they provided which has led to the arrest of Renato Llenes, the accused in the killing of 16-year-old Christine…

Lapu-Lapu fiscal: File murder case against Llenes in court

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finding justice for Christine Lee Silawan has made a step forward. The Lapu-Lapu City Prosecutors Office, on Friday, May 10, 2019, finally released its joint resolution on the separate cases filed by the…

Silawan killing: Teen suspect’s case junked; murder raps readied against self-confessed killer

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/10/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Prosecutors Office has recommended the filing of a murder case in court against Renato Llenes, the self-confessed killer of 16-year-old Christine Lee Silawan. Prosecutor Ruso Zaragoza, in a press conference…

Psychologist: Llenes is physically and mentally fit to face trial

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Renato Llenes, 42, is physically and mentally fit to face trial for the murder of church collector Christine Lee Silawan. This was the findings of Dr. Rene Obra of the Center for Behavioral…

Lapu Prosecutor to consolidate murder charges vs suspects in Silawan murder

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/17/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Prosecutor’s Office will consolidate the murder cases separately filed against two men who were implicated in the death of Christine Lee Silawan. City Prosecutor Ruso Zaragoza said that since cases…

Police file murder complaint vs Christine’s killer

Morexette Marie Erram 04/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police filed a murder complaint this morning, April 16, before the Lapu-Lapu City Prosecutor’s Office against Renato Llenes, the self-confessed killer of Christine Lee Silawan. Police Colonel Limuel Obon, chief of the Lapu-Lapu…

Police to file murder charge vs Llenes; Christine’s mom wants ex-boyfriend included in case

Benjie B. Talisic, Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/13/2019

CANLAON CITY, Philippines – A plan by the police to file a murder complaint against Renato Llenes, the self-confessed killer of Christine Lee Silawana, is taking a little longer than necessary. Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas, director…

Lawyer Isles: We will file motion to dismiss murder case against 18-year-old suspect

Futch Anthony Inso 04/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The camp of the 18-year-old suspect of the killing of Christine Lee Silawan plans to file a motion to dismiss on the murder case that he was facing on the grounds of the…

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