Tragic Discovery in Victoria Following Officer’s Death
Authorities have confirmed the discovery of a young man’s body at a calamansi plantation in Victoria, Tarlac, marking a grim turn in a developing investigation. The victim has been identified as the son of Senior Master Sgt. Diane Marie Mollenido, a 38-year-old police officer whose own body was recently recovered in Bulacan.
Details of the Scene in Tarlac
Local law enforcement reported that the victim was found in a highly distressed state, with his body extensively wrapped in plastic tape. The discovery was made by workers within the agricultural site, who immediately alerted the police. The circumstances of the scene suggest a violent encounter, though a formal autopsy is expected to determine the exact cause of death.
This finding comes shortly after the Southern Police District (SPD) confirmed the death of the victim’s mother, Sgt. Mollenido. The officer had been reported missing prior to being found deceased in a separate location in Bulacan, leading investigators to look for potential links between the two fatalities.
Ongoing Investigation and Search for Motive
Investigators are currently working to establish a timeline of events leading up to both deaths. Forensic teams have processed the Tarlac site for evidence, looking for clues that might identify the perpetrators or determine if the family was specifically targeted due to the mother’s profession in law enforcement.
While no suspects have been named at this stage, police are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby areas and interviewing potential witnesses. The double tragedy has shocked the local community and the police force, as colleagues mourn the loss of a fellow officer and her child.
