Mati City, Davao Oriental — October 4, 2025
Authorities discovered the lifeless body of a young man inside the public cemetery in Barangay Sainz, Mati City, early Saturday morning, October 4.
Initial police reports revealed that the victim’s hands and feet were bound with a tie box, while his head was wrapped in a plastic bag. The man, whose identity remains unknown as of press time, was found lying in a pool of his own blood.
Personnel from the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO), Mati City Police Station, and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) immediately responded to the scene to conduct an investigation.
Police are now working to establish the victim’s identity and determine the motive behind the brutal killing. Authorities have yet to confirm whether the incident is linked to other recent crimes in the area.
Residents near the cemetery expressed shock over the grisly discovery, describing the scene as “disturbing” and “unusual” for their community.
Investigators are urging anyone with information that could help identify the victim or shed light on the case to come forward and coordinate with the Mati City Police.