Robbery-slay suspect nabbed in Zambales

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SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Police in this province arrested a 19-year-old suspect in the killing of an 82-year-old woman in San Felipe town, police said Sunday (September 4).

Investigators said suspect John Henrick Balendres was a former caretaker of the victim, who was identified as Teresita White, an American citizen who was living alone.

According to the police, White’s throat was slit and her belongings, such as money and jewelry, were taken by the suspect on September 2.

Balendres was captured on September 3 after investigators reviewed the security camera footage obtained near the crime site.

Police said the suspect admitted to killing the victim and would be charged with robbery and murder. INQ

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