Woman, daughter found dead in Capiz

Iloilo City, Philippines — A 73-year-old woman and her daughter were found dead inside their property in Roxas City in Capiz yesterday morning.

The victims – identified only as Elma and Ruby Jean, 36 – were found bloodied at past 10 a.m. in the living room of their house located in Barangay Lanot.

Ruby Jean’s eight-year-old son sought the help of a relative in the neighborhood.

Investigation showed the victims were hit with a hard object in the head.

Lt. Col. Ricardo Jomuad, Roxas City police chief, said the attack could have occurred between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Probers said they found no signs of forcible entry.

Investigation is ongoing.