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benelynne · « **on:** March 27, 2009, 02:20:44 PM »

This is the most read news story from Wirral Globe

Heswall man murdered in the Phillipines

10:15am Thursday 26th March 2009
By Justin Dunn Â»

A FORMER limousine firm boss from Heswall has been found stabbed to death in the Phillipines.

It's thought Martin Williams may have been attacked while taking an evening swim in a spring.

Mr Williams was discovered stripped to his underwear beside the Boloc-boloc spring in the central city of Tagbilaran at around 6am local time on Tuesday.

He had multiple wounds to the chest, abdomen and head.

Police told local newspaper The Bohol Chronicle - which published a picture of Mr Williams' lifeless body - that his T-shirt, shorts and sandals were found at the scene.

They think he was attacked in the spring and then dragged out, the newspaper said.

Detectives found a "personal belonging" they believe they can link to a suspect and are making inquiries.

Mr Williams moved to the Phillipines a year ago to marry a local woman, but it is understood the couple were estranged.

A former Vauxhall worker who later went on to run his own luxury car hire firm, he spent his time in the Phillipines running the Sea Bar Resort in Tawala.

On the night he was killed he had checked in alone to the Bohol Mangrove KTV Bar, where he was a regular guest, and went out for his swim shortly after arriving.

The newspaper said Mr Williams had survived a previous attempt on his life last January when a drive-by gunman on a motorcycle shot at him twice as he drank in his bar, but missed.

A Foreign Office spokeswoman told the Globe: "A British national was found dead on Tuesday, March 24.

"We are providing consular assistance and local police have a launched a full investigation."

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benelynne · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2009, 02:24:32 PM »

Liverpool Echo simulataneously in Liverpool Daily Post

Murder probe after Wirral dad found stabbed to death in the Philippines

Mar 26 2009 by Liam Murphy

A MERSEYSIDE man was found stabbed to death in the Philippines.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed the body of Martin Williams, also known as Martin Hawthorne, was found at Boloc-Boloc Spring near the city of Tagbilaran â€“ some 650 km from the capital Manila.

According to local reports the former Heswall dad was stabbed several times and also suffered a head injury.

Mr Williams, believed to be in his 40s, was found early on Tuesday morning. He had been dead for several hours when his body was discovered.

Mr Williams was found wearing just shorts, a T-shirt and sandals.

It is understood local police believe he may have been out swimming at a local spring when he was attacked.

According to local newspaper reports Mr Williams moved to the Philippines around a year ago to marry a local woman.

He previously worked at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port before operating his own limousine business while living in Wirral.

According to The Bohol Chronicle it was not the first attempt on Mr Williamsâ€™ life. In January he was reportedly fired at while at his bar in Pangalo town.

The paper, which showed a picture of scene-of-crime investigators next to Mr Williams body, said he was shot at twice while sitting in the bar but the bullets missed him and hit a bamboo fence and a table.

The evening prior to his death Mr Williams reportedly booked into a lodging house. His body was found the next morning.

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benelynne · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2009, 02:28:47 PM »

What a sterling damage to Bohol's tourist industry!

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thegirlnextdoor · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2009, 03:01:05 PM »

Ben;

Kit the writer of tat story and I was the contributor of the Bohol write up as I was quoted from my write ups in my earlier Bool Standard write up back in Januarary.

Back then I had been the only media to expose the case originally. Kit at this time feels horrible for what has happened.

Even Mike Ligalig was in the office of Atty. lim when I had asked my publisher to go ahead with the write up regarding t the bullets my second write up was in feb, when another person approached the bar employee of Martin with a botle of poison and offering her monies to poison her boss.

Te employees refussed to do the job.

I told all for mymedia freinds write up about my freind Martin, Martin is 43 years old.

He is a great person.

In fact early morning when Kit had been informed about the murder he was in shock!

He was alarmed and thought s***' that is Priscilla's freind the one she has been writing about!

He called me to go me the bad news, I was feeding text and emails to him as he had written the write up!

Now Chronicle is famous in fact he had been my name in the write up as a being the first one Martin had contacted but my name was ommited in the final editing of his editor.

It does not surprize me here at all.

Im just a hidden behind the scenes worker here.

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benelynne · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2009, 03:15:10 PM »

Hi Precious,

It's sad when people don't give you the credit due you for what you have done. But as far as TB is concerned, you are not only a visible presence but you are also the face of the foreign community in Bohol. Continue with what you're doing. There are more things that you can do to help the expats in Bohol behind the scenes that when you're in the frontline.

Until the police resolves this case, or musters substantial lead to apprehend the culprits, I really wish for you to stay out of the frontline and the headline. We want to keep reading your byline here at TB.

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TOPAC · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2009, 03:47:08 PM »

aw, ang consuelo de bobo ini, sikat na pud ta.

ang dos palmas bitaw, paghuman sa kidnapping sa mga burnhams ug death ni rico yan, nisikat mag samot.

hahay.. kalooy sa akong yutang minahal.

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pioneer · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2009, 06:19:46 PM »

The name of Bohol no longer gives us a feeling of security. This is not an isolated case. Criminals have the temerity and proclivity to pursue their evil plans because they know that there is a way out, and that they can run and hide safely somewhere else.

May the Lord Jesus Christ send His justice to our land.

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thegirlnextdoor · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2009, 03:48:15 AM »

Ben,

This country does not progress on being passive which it really and truly is the culture here.

Not like foreigners who are active and do something to try and help make things better.

I think this incidnt has shocked many here. I'm glad Bohol has made the international news maybe the mayor and the governor and this nation will wake the **** up! Maybe this is what it will take for people to slow down.

Look at Bohol it has te newwest and biggest teenage beer drinking parties you have ever seen nightly.

it's mayor lims freinds place and why does he allow these teenagers to drink you never see adults or familie there and if they do go there they eat inside a seperate room from all the teenage drinkers so the old Filipino veiw is watching many kids getting drunk.

They do nothing about it, and it should be a drinking limit.

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benelynne · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2009, 07:05:04 AM »

Hi Precious,

Locals certainly can learn from your input. Everyone wants to make things better, but most people do not want to take the lead to make positive changes happen. You can show the way by example.

It's about time foreigners and locals show joint force against the common threat of criminality. You are not tourists there spending a day or two of fun, basking in the sun within the walled premises of resorts. You are residents, walking the same unprotected streets as we do. Your cares are ours, too.

Do report these unseemly drinking sprees before they become the cause of other tragic incidents. You can perhaps make a greater impact to the local authorities because you represent the concerns of the international community.

It the series of tragic events jolt all of to take concerted action, and elevate the dynamics of interaction between the locals and foreign residents beyond having fun together and into addressing pressing social issues, then they would have happened for a reason.

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Uding · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2009, 03:34:17 PM »

HI,
Kumusta tanan.

Naunsa naman oy taga Bohol payo lang bulang Bohol concern citizen. Magtinabangay tang tanan protektahan natin ang mga torista kay helpful din sila sa ating pag-unlad. May the love of God dictate your head and heart to protect and to be kind to all people.

Work hard and be patience. Pwede namang kumita ng pera sa malinis na paraan at huwag kayong pumatay ng tao. Magtinabangay ta na ingatan natin ang mga tourista para maging sikat at paglambu o progreso sa atong lugar. Saan na yong sinasabing Bohol is know as paradise island? We have to prove that in other way by being hospitable and protecting tourist.

God bless you all. I miss you all
Kamusta tanan taga Bohol Tagbilaran City.

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benelynne · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:16:43 PM »

HI,
Kumusta tanan.

Naunsa naman oy taga Bohol payo lang bulang Bohol concern citizen. Magtinabangay tang tanan protektahan natin ang mga torista kay helpful din sila sa ating pag-unlad. May the love of God dictate your head and heart to protect and to be kind to all people.

Work hard and be patience. Pwede namang kumita ng pera sa malinis na paraan at huwag kayong pumatay ng tao. Magtinabangay ta na ingatan natin ang mga tourista para maging sikat at paglambu o progreso sa atong lugar. Saan na yong sinasabing Bohol is know as paradise island? We have to prove that in other way by being hospitable and protecting tourist.

God bless you all. I miss you all
Kamusta tanan taga Bohol Tagbilaran City.

Hi Uding,

Maging kami man sa Bohol ay nagulat at nalulungkot sa pangyayaring ito. Hindi dapat hayaan ang krimen na lumaganap, lalo na't nakasalalay ang hanapbuhay ng marami sa turismo. Pampagising na rin ito sa mga kinauukulan sa lokal na pamahalaan upang pag-ibayuhin ang kapayapaan at seguridad ng mga dayuhang maninirahan at turista na malaki ang naitutulong sa paglago ng ekonomiya.

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hofelina · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:56:05 PM »

protektahan natin ang mga torista kay helpful din sila sa ating pag-unlad

Hallo Uding,

I would like to comment on this line, IÂ´m a resident of Germany since 1981, I obey the rules, learn the language and pay my taxes dutifully.
Tourists or foreigners are expected to pay also due respect and work on the existing social conditions. We have lots of foreigners living in Bohol, who are in harmony with the Bol-anons. I mean we should treat each other in equal footing, not lesser because we are not inferior to any persons regardless of nationality. My honest opinion.

Tessie Bertumen Wilms

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Boyax · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2009, 07:39:55 PM »

Hinaot pa unta nga malikayan ang samang panghitabo tungod kay ang Bohol gidungog nga malinawong lugar ug ang mga Bol-anon mahigugmaon sa kalinaw. Madakpan unta sa labing sayo nga panahon ang mibuhat niining salawayon nga buhat.

Nakabisita ako diha sa Bohol niadtong unang semana niining bulana ug mobalik ako puhon sa bulan sa Mayo ug daghang mga langyawng turista ang akong nakita. Ato silang panalipdan batok sa mga daotang elemento tungod kay nakatabang sila sa Bohol.

Salamat.

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aduy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2009, 09:01:57 PM »

bitaw, angay jud masulbad dayon ang maong problema og dili na unta masundan pa arong dili maapektuhan ang turismo.

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Macky Ferniz · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2009, 09:05:59 PM »

Our tourism industry has flourished over a short period. Undeniably, we the host are in a shortfall in terms of facilities, services, security, etc. to meet the influx.

However, we should keep the original plan of having a family oriented type of tourism packages such as eco-tourism and adventure tourism; i.e. regulate nightlife & drinking bars. This will avoid chaotic scenarios, common to a nightlife form of tourism.

One highlight of this package is our Catholic heritage such as Old Churches. Hence, let us also keep our Christian values and culture as part of the tourist attraction.

In short, we are celebrating too early while there are tons of works to do.

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benelynne · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2009, 10:21:06 PM »

Macky, at least, this early, we are already warned of the ill effects of the lopsided promotion of tourism and foreign investment whose economic benefits don't really filter down to the masses.

Tourism should be part of a multi-pronged approach to economic development that benefits all, not only the beachfront land-owners, resort operators, the traditional rich, and foreign entrepreneurs.

As long as tourists come here to splurge money and expose poor locals to conspicuous lifestyle, while the locals are only marginally employed, or are beggared into sexual servitude, and subjected sometimes to the condescending attitude of foreigners who think they can buy anything here including dignity and honor, the social tension between the haves and the have-nots will only widen, woefully along racial lines.

Boholanos are a peace-loving people. Robbery, murder and other heinous crimes came with the tourism boom, and we are far from the peak of tourist traffic. I even remember Caucasian tourists safely spending their nights on the benches and tents in Plaza Rizal some eight to ten years ago, and nobody harmed them.

We have to make our tourism program fit in an over-all economic plan that will alleviate poverty and income disparities in Bohol. Tourism should not shut out the poor while taunting them with the lifestyle of the haves within the exclusive enclaves for the rich.

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2009, 11:20:51 PM »

di nalang ko mag tell ani sa akong roomate kay samot jud di ko papaulion!

pastilan bitaw oi! di man gud ni nato matago sa katilingban!

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thegirlnextdoor · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:56:40 AM »

The number on problem is how your law work here that makes it unsafe for people here these days not just foreigners also for natives.

The laws are set easily where a person can become victimized but the poice have no authority to do anything about what it is that they should be doing when acts of crime have been commited against someone.

They are known to catch someone in the act but they do not even bother to arrest the person. What kind of police man is that?

Why bother having police if they can not see wrong happening in front of them? It's pointless.

You have a Juvenile law that allows teenagers do to what they want and get away with it.

No wonder many teenagers drink which are adult activities and when they commit crime from being over intoxicated its okay no need to pennalize or discipliine how are foreigners suppose to be compfortable in that sense?

I think if you can not control your own kids that you as a parent should be held accountable.

Bojol gril is a underaged drinking and smoking joiint too many teenagers drinking beer getting roudy, and coming out of that place getiing on motorbikes racing fast and recklessly and even drag racing up and down the main roads at night putting others into danger here.

So many beautiful Boholana women smoke now before it was not even thought of.

Foreigners whether we are tourist or domesticated here as a permanant resident we are in shock when we are a victim of crime but we are the ones to blotter and hire an atty if we want to arrest our suspects?

Yes Hofelinina I pay my taxxes here in my Barangay but what are my services?

That should include publc service and protection just like anywhere else in the world.

There are not many countreis in where you live in this world that you must have bars across your windows.

That airport is going to really commercailize a lot of things that are not good but what can you do about it since the law can do nothing about it?

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TOPAC · « **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2009, 09:14:44 AM »

kamaayo ninyo mu-iningles oi.

pnp, sakto jud ka when you said that Filipinos are very passive people. our tolerance level for corruption and everything objectionable is objectionably high.

when i left bohol, there were no beer parties pa. asa na?

i hope this case gets light sooner.

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fdaray · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2009, 10:12:37 AM »

There is no racial descrimination of killings and murders in the Philippines now.

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bridge · « **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2009, 05:11:46 PM »

Calle,,, Philippines is one of the world's most corrupt countries in the world, in 10 of the top list.

Corruption is not something that comes overnight, it has been around for generations. With a "coin or two", you get everything fixed!

I exposed to blackmail every time is in Filipppinerna, it has happened to the beginning of the customs officials who are looking in the bag for things they would like to have from me, any time the bottle of wine to the grandmother. Then you get an extended visa up to one year if you give the lady a lechon! Corruption is widespread Calle, also at Bohol!

The purokÂ´s is full by young beer drinking teenager in many barangays, I had also notice that many generations are already loosed because of this lifestyle.

I love the people at Bohol but to describe it like a paradise its not what true in my eyes, after I had live in four countries both in cities and villages! Its the native people who self need to work for democratcy and still fighting for a good future for their kids.

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hofelina · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2009, 05:53:49 PM »

Bridge, you can bring a bottle of alcoholic drinks, taxfree and if you come with a Filipina partner ( married or not) you can request a Balikbayan stamped on your passport, this will allow you to stay for one year without additional cost.
I can´t discuss the matter of corruption because it is everywhere, maybe in my country a lot worse.
This beer drinking, it is their lifestyle and if they can afford this and it does not come from your pocket, let them enjoy their life this way.
This is my country and Bohol is my province, I love it with all its natural beauty and human flaws.

Tessie Betumen Wilms

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apothecary · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2009, 06:02:53 PM »

when i left bohol, there were no beer parties pa. asa na?

i hope this case gets light sooner.

Yes indeed calle Bay, cases na ang nahurot, unja di kay light ra, apil pilsen hahahah

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bridge · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2009, 06:33:47 PM »

Hofelina, I donâ€™t disagree your post... My reply was to Calles point!

I am not a Filipina or balikbayan, I am a "resident status", married with another resident, who is heritage from Bohol! We live in Philippines part time and run our company there. I know very well the situation and culture pattern in Philippines,, With "new eyes and experience" from at least 4 different cultures I think I know what I am talking about!

Yeah of course I never buy alcohol beverage to teenager, I am teetotaler self.

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glacier_71 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2009, 09:29:59 PM »

Hofelina, I donâ€™t disagree your post... My reply was to Calles point!

I am not a Filipina or balikbayan, I am a "resident status", married with another resident, who is heritage from Bohol! We live in Philippines part time and run our company there. I know very well the situation and culture pattern in Philippines,, With "new eyes and experience" from at least 4 different cultures I think I know what I am talking about!

Yeah of course I never buy alcohol beverage to teenager, I am teetotaler self.

our culture, bridge, is now so saturated with cultures and lifestyles from other countries. truth to tell, for me, filipinos have this endless capacity to embrace the cultures of other people. our people adopt foreign ways of life so well that it becomes almost like our own, as you have seen it, the drinking binge among youngsters, for example. they think this liberal mindset, like your country of origin or other Western world, is the way life must be enjoyed. now, you get the dose of what these cultural influences have done to our people and to our Maria Claras. so don't complain!

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jan787878 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2009, 08:21:10 AM »

This man Martin was "MURDERED" by people known to Him !
Liverpool, Heswall, Great Britian will NOT let the culpritts who WE believe known to us just step into his life WITHOUT JUSTICE from the entire UK !
Dream on if YOU think you have moved into HIS house for good !
We have made and reported MANY connections concerning his death to the necessary authorities !
I believe your sister resides in Liverpool ?
So happens we live in Liverpool !

Heswall man murdered in the Phillipines

10:15am Thursday 26th March 2009
By Justin Dunn Â»

A FORMER limousine firm boss from Heswall has been found stabbed to death in the Phillipines.

It's thought Martin Williams may have been attacked while taking an evening swim in a spring.

Mr Williams was discovered stripped to his underwear beside the Boloc-boloc spring in the central city of Tagbilaran at around 6am local time on Tuesday.

He had multiple wounds to the chest, abdomen and head.

Police told local newspaper The Bohol Chronicle - which published a picture of Mr Williams' lifeless body - that his T-shirt, shorts and sandals were found at the scene.

They think he was attacked in the spring and then dragged out, the newspaper said.

Detectives found a "personal belonging" they believe they can link to a suspect and are making inquiries.

Mr Williams moved to the Phillipines a year ago to marry a local woman, but it is understood the couple were estranged.

A former Vauxhall worker who later went on to run his own luxury car hire firm, he spent his time in the Phillipines running the Sea Bar Resort in Tawala.

On the night he was killed he had checked in alone to the Bohol Mangrove KTV Bar, where he was a regular guest, and went out for his swim shortly after arriving.

The newspaper said Mr Williams had survived a previous attempt on his life last January when a drive-by gunman on a motorcycle shot at him twice as he drank in his bar, but missed.

A Foreign Office spokeswoman told the Globe: "A British national was found dead on Tuesday, March 24.

"We are providing consular assistance and local police have a launched a full investigation."
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jan787878 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 31, 2009, 08:40:16 AM »

authorities !
I believe your sister resides in Liverpool ?
We also live in Liverpool !
Wavertree ?
Why did Martin have head injuries ?
Why did the accused carry a knife ?
Did the alleged victim contact police?
Was the alleged victim Irene Borja seen by the medical authorities to authenticicate her claims ?
I don't believe she was ..Apparently she was hiding out with her brother-in-law or some other family member unill ARRESTED!
If someone tried to "hurt & rape me" i wouldn't be hiding anywhere !
I would be screaming all the way to the Police Station.
There are many links we have associated regarding Sangilay.Borja,Gulle simply by ...In fact even though my anger at Martins sickning death makes me want to scream at You...We intend to pass all info regarding Martins murder after receiving private info people have been scared to submitt...ALL ON ITS WAY TO THE INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES !

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TOPAC · « **Reply #27 on:** March 31, 2009, 08:51:37 AM »

felt like i was on a hot seat in the above postings. corruption in the Philippines may be discussed in other threads though this is related in the current thread as its existence and extent will determine how the murder of Martin will be resolved.

anyhow, i would like to request from pnp updates on the investigation of the case. after the arrest, what happened to the investigation? reaction from authorities? cause i heard in a related report that the chief of police in the city snubbed an inquiry called by the Sangguniang Panglungsod.

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benelynne · « **Reply #28 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:20:44 AM »

Here's the latest update from Bohol Sunday Post, March 29, 2009:

Bungled sex deal eyed also in brutal Brit slay

A bungled sex tryst may have been one of the reasons why a British national was killed brutally at dawn Tuesday at the so-called Bolok-Bolok Spring in Mansasa district, this city.

Police investigators were zeroing in on this possibility that it was case of a botched sex deal after they pieced together the circumstances that led one of the suspects to kill Martin Williams, 45, a resident of Tawala, Panglao town. He was said to have owned a bar in Tawala's tourist row of bars and restaurant.

The sex angle was pursued by investigators after it was discovered that the victim was already down in his underwear when the crime was discovered.

The same investigators theorized that the "money down" portion of the deal must have triggered the quarrel between one of the suspects, a girl in her teens.

According to police probers, just what led the British and the girl to proceed to the shoreline past midnight if not for something else. Even going to the steep elevation leading to Bolok-Bolok is already a dangerous adventure much more if it is dark, investigators added.

Other motives like revenge were also being looked into by investigators.

RECORD TIME

In record time, two people, a man and the minor girl, were arrested in connection with the killing of the British national.

The victim bore multiple stab wounds in different parts of his body when found by early morning of Tuesday.

Williams is married to a Filipina who is a native of Leyte but the two have been estranged allegedly due to the womanizing of the former. She arrived here Wednesday to attend to the wake of her husband who now lies in state at Funeraria Gomez. The foreigner's relatives in England were already notified of what happened and they are expected to arrive here. Final funeral arrangements are yet to be finalized pending arrival of the victim's relatives.

While managing a bar in Tawala, police records showed that the fatality was the object of two cases of acts of lasciviousness and attempted rape.

Last January, he was also the target of a shooting incident while tending his Tawala bar. The assailant missed his target and fled. Until now, it was not known who was behind the attempted murder.

THE GRUESOME SLAY

In less than 72 hours after the crime, a suspect identified as one Christian Gulle, 20, who gave his address as San Agustin, Buhangin district, Davao City but said to be a native of Dagohoy town was picked up by pursuing policemen.

The other suspect is a 17-year-old girl who is a native of Sierra-Bullones town.

Gulle was arrested by policemen responding to a tip from a concerned citizen about a suspicious character who was armed and sported a fresh wound on his palm.

He turned out to be the owner of the ID card which was found in the crime scene.

Initial investigation revealed that Williams checked in at Mangrove KTV along Mansasa seaside. Sources at the bar revealed that he was a familiar face because he checked in at the resort with different female companions in the past.

Gulle admitted that he and the girl engaged in a drinking session at a restaurant along CPG avenue .

At about 2 am, they proceeded to Mangrove KTV but the victim and the girl went to Bolok-Bolok instead.

The suspect said that while the two were alone, he heard the girl shout for help, prompting him to respond.

It happened so fast and when it was over, Williams who was already stripped to his underwear was already dead from the multiple stab wounds.

The two fled from the scene but Gulle dropped his ID which became the first lead for investigators.

Following the arrest of Gulle, the girl was picked up while she was trying to return home.

The suspects were presented to the media Friday morning by authorities to counter allegations that the city was no longer safe.

PEACE & ORDER BREAKDOWN?

Mayor Dan Lim said that contrary to what his critics would like the public to believe, the killing had little to do with a breakdown of peace and order.

"These types of crimes are a consequence of a loose lifestyle. It can happen to any place and should not be an indication of the peace and order situation in the city," he added.

Lim said the swift arrest of the suspects showed the city police force is on top of the situation and that proves that those who commit crimes in the city will eventually be arrested.

The mayor added that there has been a significant break in the investigation on the killing of Victor Taray, the owned of Via Bohol, but declined to elaborate saying this might compromise the follow-up operations.

"The important thing is that we can assure our people that we are doing everything to maintain peace and order in our city," he added.

Lim called on those who might have vital information on the killing saying that all tips will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

"If you want the city to be peaceful, let us all contribute by sharing information that might lead to the arrest of criminals and lawless elements," he added.

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pioneer · « **Reply #29 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:31:21 AM »

I really hope the British Embassy in Manila would be able to gather strong evidences to pin down the suspect of Martin's murder.

As I was reading this thread, I feel that some of my questions surrounding the death of Martin have been answered.

May God dispense His justice on earth!

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glacier_71 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:36:18 AM »

Mayor Dan Lim said that contrary to what his critics would like the public to believe, the killing had little to do with a breakdown of peace and order.

"These types of crimes are a consequence of a loose lifestyle. It can happen to any place and should not be an indication of the peace and order situation in the city," he added.

we hope, mayor, that you are right, and this case and other cases will soon be solved.

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hofelina · « **Reply #31 on:** March 31, 2009, 02:41:02 PM »

Thank you Ben for the documentation of the news.

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TOPAC · « **Reply #32 on:** March 31, 2009, 05:46:17 PM »

sikata nato oi! yahoooooooooooooooooooo!

(kaiktan jud kos taga admin ana) hahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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benelynne · « **Reply #33 on:** April 03, 2009, 08:36:36 AM »

To be fair, sensible people all over the world know that headline-grabbing incidents and accidents are really off the normal rhythm of life in Bohol. The banners quoted here only appeared in Liverpool papers, the general place of origin of the victim.

Elsewhere, they're raving. Here are excerpts of the latest google search hits:

Make Philippines your next travel destination
SF Examiner
Marge Veloso

Bohol is an island province in the Visayas region of the Philippines. The province of Bohol is famous for its beaches and resorts, Chocolate Hills, Philippine Tarsier, to name a few. Panglao island is known for its world class diving locations and white sand beaches. Chocolate Hills is another famous tourist attraction in the island for its approximately 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills. Philippine Tarsier is also found in the islands of Bohol. A tiny nocturnal fauna about the size of a human fist with huge eyes. Consider staying at Bohol Beach Club situated on the island of Panglao. Loboc river is another tourist attraction famous for its floating restaurants and night cruises.

Bohol: Thereâ€™s more to discover
By Ino Manalo
Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Bohol resort on everyoneâ€™s lips these days is Eskaya, designed by no less than National Artist for Architecture nominee Francisco MaÃ±osa. He brings to the place his love of things Filipino, as seen in his work for Amanpulo.

Breathtaking Bohol
Fung Yu
Inquirer.net Blogs

Bohol certainly doesnâ€™t run out of attractions. Being one of the early islands colonized under the crown of Spain, its numerous Catholic churches attest to the rich past heritage.

Expats riding out slump in the sun
South Asian Post

For Emmerton, putting his goods in storage for 200 US dollars a month means he can swap executive job hunting for life in a thatched bamboo beach home in Bohol in The Philippines.

Just by living off the rental income from his two London properties, his family can live there indefinitely without touching a dollar of their savings, he calculated.

For Bohol today, here comes the sun... Welcome to Bohol for the summer holidays!

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thegirlnextdoor · « **Reply #34 on:** April 05, 2009, 03:29:03 AM »

Ben, are you sure about posting the comment about Martin having a loose lifestyle?

I may best advise you to refrain from generalization of comments when each person is an individual person.

You were not a freind of Martin and neither did yo know Martin. your just the same as mayor when you boast and post about a false assumption by mayor.

I know its habit here to live off of the ckika of others and not meet the person being talked about and making your own opinion but Im sure you would have found Martin to be a very good person.

I am not saying anymore about the case there is more going on from London as well but those of us who know what is really going on we are just keeping our mouth shut.

It has reached the entirety of Eaurpoe some tourist coming here are asking about it when they arrive here.

I also see many Filipino living loose lives both here and abroad it is not just foreigners alone.

and not all foreigners live that way. How doyou know it is not being ussed as a cover to get the attention off off the mastermind behind the killings?

I am sure you have an ideal what is a set up and you have read my most recent findings regarding the last minute findings.

So easy to say you are raped in this country as there is no solid proof for DNA testing.

Maybe they should upgrade the system here since you see it being the commplaint of many Filipina women here.

A Filipina woman never sais she has been raped by her own but she always claims she was raped after being with a foreigner>

Money issue to me.

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