Charges filed vs suspects in killing of Japanese man, girlfriend

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MANILA, Philippines—The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed parricide and double murder complaint against a woman and her boyfriend for the death of her Japanese national adoptive father.

Facing parricide complaint for the death of Yuji Okada and girlfriend Honeylyn Cirunay is Ashley Jane Okada. Her boyfriend, Don Raleigh Reyes, is charged with double murder.

Named in the complaint as accessories are Don Neil Dela Pena, Manuel Tolentino Jr. alias Manny, Luisito Avellaneda alias Louie, Vidasto Tena and Eduardo Manayon.

The victims Yuji and Honeylyn were last seen on June 28 when they met Ashley in Paranaque.

Dela Pena and Tolentino allegedly dumped the bodies first in Infanta, Quezon. But upon learning that police were investigating the issue, Avellaneda, Tena and Manayon threw the bodies into the sea.

A witness testified about the rift between Yuji and Ashley over their properties while another, a nanny, said that Ashley divulged to her their plan to kill Yuji. That same witness testified that Ashley and her boyfriend Don Raleigh were using and peddling illegal  drugs.

The case will be subject to preliminary investigation.