Security guard hacked dead by daughter’s ‘boyfriend’ in Davao City

A security guard was hacked to death by the 63-year-old boyfriend of his daughter in Davao City following a heated exchange on Sunday night.

The remains of Elano Mandabon were found in Barangay Sto. Niño, covered with banana leaves, GMA Davao reported Tuesday.

His body bore several hack wounds.

Police arrested the suspect identified as Bonifacio Abetria, 63, who denied the allegations. "Hindi ako ang tumaga sa kanya," he said.

Despite his denial, police said Abetria may face charges of murder.

An initial investigation showed Mandabon and Abetria had a drinking spree Sunday night, but then had an argument.

"Magkasintahan kasi ang suspek at ang anak ng biktima. Siniraan daw ng biktima ang suspek sa kanyang anak, kaya nag-away sila," said Tugbok police head Chief Inspector Ireneo Caburnay.

Barangay officials learned the suspect had kept the bladed weapon he used to hack the victim. The bloodstained clothes, believed worn by Abetria on the night of the killing, were found in his house.

"Kaduda-duda kasi ang pinaglagyan niya (suspek) ng kanyang mga damit na sinuot niya ng gabing iyon, tapos may spot pa ng dugo. Itinago rin niya ang itak at hindi ipinasok sa bahay niya," said Barangay Sto. Niño captain Carlos del Rosario. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News