‘Sex offender’ arrested for killing woman whose body was dumped at SRP

A man with a history of sex crimes has been arrested for killing a 22-year-old woman and dumping her body along the South Road Properties (SRP) shoreline in Cebu City on Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024.

Suspect Gudofredo Quiloan Brufal was nabbed in his residence in Barangay Sab-a in San Remigio, Northern Cebu at 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21.

Brufal allegedly strangled the victim, Neca Denise Lagria, before throwing her body at the SRP.

The suspect suffered bruises on his face while trying to evade arrest, according to Maj. Efren Diaz Jr., chief of the Mambaling Police Station.

Brufal was caught with the help of the staff of the San Remigio Police Station.

At the office of col. Antonietto Cañete, director of the Cebu City Police Office, Brufal was introduced to the three sisters and the victim’s father.

Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia was also present.

Brufal apologized and explained why the crime happened, claiming that his tongue had been bitten, resulting in its cutting.

He admitted that he intended to kiss the victim because he was attracted to her, but instead she bit his tongue.

Returning back

Investigation revealed that Lagria, a resident of Barangay Yati, Liloan, was last seen boarding a multi-cab.

The vehicle, owned by Jason Cullamat, was later identified through security camera footage and witness accounts.

Cullamat, who was initially questioned by the police, pointed to Brufal, his uncle, as the driver of the vehicle during the incident.

Cullamat said that when he took over driving the vehicle, he was surprised to see a lot of blood in the vehicle. He immediately texted Brufal, who told him that he was robbed and had his tongue cut out in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City.

“Dili ko kahimo kimuto og tawo kay lipyom akong yyin (I can’t commit murder because I live my life honestly),” said Cullamat, who added that Brufal had been charged with rape.

Confession

According to Brufal’s testimony, Lagria sat in the front seat of the multicab.

Lagria’s intended destination was Subangdaku, but Brufal brought her to a secluded area of ​​the Northern Recovery Zone near the old northern bus terminal.

Brufal said he did not intend to rape Lagria, but the victim’s family did not believe him.

The victim allegedly resisted his advances and bit her tongue, partially severing it.

Brufal admitted that he strangled her in a fit of rage and later dumped her body. He returned to Liloan and went to San Remigio.

Investigate

Police recovered Lagria’s belongings, including the cell phone, charger and a .38 caliber firearm with two bullets, from Brufal’s possession.

Security camera footage captured the multicab moving slowly at SRP around 4:10 am on November 19.

Investigators believe the victim may have been alive and struggling at the time.

The footage allowed police to track the vehicle’s route, leading to Brufal’s identification and arrest.

Brufal, who has a criminal record including charges of lewdness, has argued that he acted alone and was not under the influence of illegal drugs at the time of the crime.

Police are awaiting autopsy results from the PNP Forensic Medicine Unit to determine the exact cause of death.

Cañete declared the case solved, praising his team for their quick action.

For his part, Garcia praised the police, promising additional resources for the force.

The mayor personally granted financial aid to the Lagria family to cover the funeral expenses.

Brufal will be charged with murder before the prosecutor’s office. / AYB / KAL