Murder of Christine Silawan

Murder of Christine Lee Silawan
DateMarch 10, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-03-10)
TimeBetween 6–7 pm (PhST)
LocationLapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
TypeStabbing, rape
MotiveJealousy[1]
Participants2
SuspectsRenato Llenes[2]
Accused"John", 17 (identity withheld)
VerdictNot guilty[3]

Christine Lee Silawan,[4] (born 26 March 2002) a 16-year-old high school student and church collector, was found dead in a vacant lot in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.[5] Her body was discovered with multiple stab wounds and her face skinned beyond recognition. She was also naked from the waist down and raped.[6]

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