The main suspect in the killing of 15-year-old Grade 9 student Jennifer Encarnacion in Valencia City, Bukidnon has surrendered to authorities. Marlon Rosaut, 38, turned himself in to Lumad leaders on Saturday morning, January 10, in the mountainous area of Sitio Buco, Barangay Banlag, following a sustained police manhunt. The victim’s body was discovered on January 8 in a sugarcane field in Barangay Dagat Ki-Davao, two days after she was reported missing, with her severed head found several meters away. Rosaut is now in police custody and was presented to the media wearing a helmet and a police bulletproof vest.
The suspect (in pink t-shirt) is shown with Lumad leaders following his surrender.
Watch the actual video below.
The photo below shows Valencia City Vice Mayor Amie Galario with the suspect, who reportedly admitted to the crime. Police said the investigation is ongoing to determine his motive.
Photos below show the victim and her severed head when found.
News of the gruesome killing sparked outrage among netizens.
Valencia City Vice Mayor Amie Galario offered a ₱200,000 reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the suspect.
Here’s a video of the discovery of the victim.
