The suspect, 28-year-old construction worker Gerald Reparip INQUIRER PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines – The suspect in the rape-slay of a one-year-old boy is now facing criminal charges before the Makati Prosecutor’s Office.
Makati police chief Col. Rogelio Simon confirmed to INQUIRER.net in a text message that they filed rape with homicide charges against 28-year-old construction worker, Gerald Reparip on Thursday.
On Wednesday, the boy was found dead in an abandoned building in Makati City after he was allegedly raped by Reparip.
Reparip admitted that he choked the victim after carrying out the alleged rape which led to the death of the boy.
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