Reah Mae Tocmo’s family still waiting for justice one year later

Emmariel Ares 07/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Tocmo family continues to wait for the conclusion of the trial against the man responsible for the death of their loved one, Reah Mae, a year after her passing. Reah Mae was…

Yearender 2023: The biggest crime stories in Cebu

Emmariel Ares 12/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The year 2023 has been quite an eventful time for Cebuanos, particularly in terms of crime occurrence. Throughout the year, the number of various types of criminal activities spiked up and caused citizens…

Bianca Lee evidence ‘fake’, NBI willing to accommodate reclusive witness

Emmariel Ares 09/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The alleged evidence that witness ‘Bianca Lee’ claims to show what really happened to murder victim Reah Mae Tocmo was said to be fake. A copy of the video was obtained by Cebu-based radio…

Police trying to unmask ‘Bianca Lee’, appeal to her to come forward, show her evidence

Emmariel Ares 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police here are investigating on the identity of Bianca Lee, the woman who claimed to have valuable information about the murder of Reah Mae Tocmo on July 16, 2023. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette…

Gabutero reiterates: I killed Reah Mae Tocmo, I was not forced to admit it

Emmariel Ares 09/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Simeon Gabutero Jr. also known as “Gabro” again reiterated his admission that he was the one who killed 19-year-old Reah Mae Tocmo out of jealousy on July 17, 2023. This was after claims…

Police plead to ‘new witness’ in Reah Mae Tocmo’s murder case to cooperate with authorities

Emmariel Ares 09/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The chief of the Labangon Police Station is urging a woman who claims to have knowledge about the murder of Rhea Mae Tocmo to cooperate with authorities. Police Major Angelito Valleser said that…

Simeon Gabutero’s mother says she was unaware of Reah Mae Tocmo’s murder

Emmariel Ares 08/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The mother of Simeon Gabutero Jr. has denied any knowledge or involvement in the murder of Reah Mae Tocmo on July 16, 2023. In an extra-judicial confession that she executed on Thursday, August…

Murder charge against Reah Mae Tocmo’s killer set to be filed after month-long probe

Emmariel Ares 08/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The month-long investigation on the case of Reah Mae Tocmo, who was found tied and stuffed inside a box, is nearing its completion as police here confirmed that the murder charge against the…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Reah Mae Tocmo’s angry kin confront killer: Bayran ni nimo, malata ka sa prisohan!

CDN Digital 08/16/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, August 16. Reah Mae Tocmo’s angry kin confront killer: Bayran ni nimo, malata ka sa…

Reah Mae Tocmo’s angry kin confront killer: Bayran ni nimo, malata ka sa prisohan!

Emmariel Ares 08/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The family of 19-year-old Reah Mae Tocmo, who was found dead, tied and wrapped inside a cardboard box last month, expressed their determination to file a case against Simeon Gabutero Jr., the man,…

VIDEO: Reah Mae Tocmo’s family meets her killer

Emmariel Ares, Mary Godinez 08/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The father and sisters of Reah Mae Tocmo confronted their loved one’s killer, Simeon Gabutero, at the Labangon Police Station here on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. During the confrontation, Rochie Tocmo Poblacion, one of the…

Gabutero also accused of robbery in Toledo, Cebu

Paul Lauro 08/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Simeon Gabutero Jr., whom police pointed out as the alleged killer of Reah Mae Tocmo, is also facing other charges aside from murder. The Toledo City Police’s Intelligence Division has confirmed that robbery…

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