Filipino kills wife over pending divorce | Global News

Filipino kills wife over pending divorce

Commits suicide after
/ 08:17 PM March 30, 2012

BRENTWOOD—Police believe a Filipino man fatally shot his wife before turning the gun on himself because of their pending divorce.

Investigators said 47-year-old Christoper Lo killed his wife, Joyce, in their Brentwood City home on Wednesday, March 21.

Their 13-year-old daughter found the bodies and called police.

Article continues after this advertisement

Joyce Lo had recently filed for divorce, according to Brentwood city detective Sgt. Tim Herbert.

FEATURED STORIES

“We believe their relationship was estranged and he couldn’t handle the breakup,” Herbert said to the Contra Costa Times. “He is the only suspect in the case.”

Herbert said a handgun was found next to Christopher Lo. Autopsy reports found Joyce Lo was shot multiple times while Christopher had a single gunshot wound to the head.

Article continues after this advertisement

Joyce Lo’s family, who is from Bacolod, Philippines, is in the process of bringing her body back to the Philippines, according to an ABS-CBN report.

Brentwood City is about 55 miles east of San Francisco. Joseph Pimentel/AJPress

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please reach out to the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH). Their crisis hotlines are available at 1553 (Luzon-wide landline toll-free), 0917-899-USAP (8727), 0966-351-4518, and 0908-639-2672. For more information, visit their website: (https://doh.gov.ph/NCMH-Crisis-Hotline)

Alternatively, you can contact Hopeline PH at the following numbers: 0917-5584673, 0918-8734673, 88044673. Additional resources are available at ngf-mindstrong.org, or connect with them on Facebook at Hopeline PH.

TAGS: Crime, Divorce, Family, Migration, murder, Passion, suicide, US

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.