23-Year-Old Man Confesses to Brutal Murder of Mother and Son in Cebu City

CEBU CITY – In a shocking turn of events, a 23-year-old man named Joselito Larriba has admitted to the heinous crime of killing a mother and her son in Barangay Carreta, Cebu City. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community and left the victims’ family and friends in deep grief and sorrow.

Larriba was apprehended on Christmas Day by the diligent operatives of the Mabolo Police Station, putting an end to his reign of terror. The swift action by the authorities has brought some solace to the grieving relatives who can now begin to find closure.

The victims have been identified as Crystal Mae Ongos, a 31-year-old woman, and her 15-year-old son, Wawang. The community mourns the untimely demise of this innocent mother-son duo, whose lives were tragically cut short by an act of senseless violence.

The horrifying sequence of events unfolded on December 13 when Larriba allegedly shot Wawang inside an internet shop. The motive behind this brutal act remains unclear, but Larriba claimed that Wawang had attempted to stab him while requesting a mere sum of P10.

After the initial incident, Larriba left the scene and went home to retrieve a firearm. Fuelled by rage and vengeance, he returned to the internet shop and mercilessly shot Wawang at point-blank range, fatally hitting him in the head. The motive behind this act of extreme brutality shocks the conscience.

However, the tragedy did not end there. In the early hours of Christmas Day, Larriba struck again, this time targeting Crystal Mae. Police reports indicate that he shot her while she was mourning the loss of her beloved son. The heart-wrenching scene paints a picture of unimaginable grief and despair.

Following Crystal Mae’s murder, the Mabolo Police Station wasted no time in apprehending Larriba. The fugitive was captured mere hours after committing this heinous act, thanks to the relentless efforts of the law enforcement authorities.

During his arrest, a .38 revolver was recovered from Larriba, providing further evidence of his involvement in these gruesome crimes. The weapon is expected to play a crucial role in the ongoing investigation, shedding light on the motive behind the killings.

Speaking to reporters, Larriba justified his actions by claiming that Crystal Mae had allegedly threatened his pregnant wife. This shocking revelation adds another layer of complexity to this tragic tale of violence and despair.

Police Major Eraño Regidor, the chief of the Mabolo Police Station, affirmed that a thorough investigation is underway to uncover the true motive behind these senseless murders. One of the theories being explored is the possibility that the mother and son were killed over the proceeds of illegal drug transactions that were not remitted.

Regidor revealed that both Larriba and Crystal Mae had previous run-ins with the law regarding illegal drug charges. This revelation raises further questions about the circumstances that led to this tragic outcome.

The entire community stands united in grief and demands justice for the victims. The loss of Crystal Mae and Wawang serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need to address the rising tide of violence in our society.

As the investigation continues, the authorities are committed to leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the perpetrator faces the full force of the law. The community hopes that this tragedy will serve as a wake-up call, prompting authorities to take stricter measures to prevent such horrific crimes.