The charred body of a 21-year-old student from Pozorrubio, Pangasinan was discovered several meters away from the road in Barangay Quirino, Bacnotan, La Union.

The body was found on July 2, 2024 shortly after the student bid his parents farewell as he planned to travel to Baguio City for his studies.

Initial investigation revealed that the victim sustained head injuries, possibly from a blunt object, and had wounds on his right thigh believed to be caused by an ice pick.

Police are working to determine whether the victim was still alive before the body was burned. They urged the family to authorize an autopsy to ascertain the cause of death.

According to PLTCOL. Jake Isidro, spokesperson of La Union Police Provincial Office (PPO), they have identified a person of interest and are pursuing several leads in Baguio, Pozorrubio, and Pangasinan.

"Nagpakalat tayo ng mga tracker team sa mga lugar to conduct investigations," Isidro said.

Details on the motives or suspects have not been disclosed as the investigation continues.