SAN QUINTIN, Pangasinan, Philippines — A suspect in the murder of three members of a family in this town on Wednesday has been arrested.
Dexter Lichauco, 24, was collared in Barangay Lagasit on Saturday, or two days after the murder of Crystalin Ogaco, 36; Ashley Morante, 10, and Jacob Morante, 6.
The suspect is reportedly a relative of the victims.
Police said that prior to the killing, Lichauco reportedly hurled stones at the house of the victims.
The incident was reportedly captured by a closed circuit television (CCTV) camera installed in the house.
Probers said the suspect tried to get the CCTV footage but failed, prompting him to allegedly stab the victims to death.