MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar on Tuesday ordered a thorough investigation into the death of artist Bree Johnson in La Union.
In a statement, Eleazar said he has directed Police Regional Office 1 regional director Brigadier General Emmanuel Peralta to look into all the circumstances that led to the death of Jonson as her family wanted to know the truth on what really happened to her.
Initial report showed that the body of Jonson was found in a resort in San Juan, La union on Saturday, September 18. Her companion and boyfriend, Julian Ongpin, told the local police that it was a case of suicide.
Local police who responded to the area seized some 12.6 grams of illegal drugs and based on the report of the local crime laboratory, Ongpin tested positive during the drug test.
“Nasampahan na ng kaukulang kasong may kinalaman sa iligal na droga ang kasintahan ni Bree Jonson na si Julian Ongpin matapos itong mag-positibo sa drug test at makuhanan ng cocaine sa kanilang inuupahang kuwarto sa isang resort sa La Union,” Eleazar said.
The PNP said the illegal drugs found on the scene served as the basis for filing of the case against Ongpin but the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office ordered his release while the investigation is underway.
“Hinihintay lamang ng inyong PNP ang pagsasagawa at ang resulta ng autopsy sa mga labi ni Binibining Jonson upang malaman kung may karagdagang kaso na isasampa laban sa kanyang kasintahan,” Eleazar said.
The PNP chief added that he has already instructed all concerned units to coordinate to ensure the availability of Ongpin during investigation.
He also lauded the local PNP personnel for their quick action and response on the case.
“Nakikiramay tayo sa pamilyang naulila ni Jonson. Bilang magulang, alam kong mabigat ang inyong pinagdaraanan ngayon kaya sa pamamagitan ng patuloy naming imbestigasyon ay mabibigyan ng linaw kung ano nga ba talaga ang nangyari,” Eleazar said.
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