A 15-year-old girl was found dead inside an abandoned house in Bansalan, Davao del Sur after she was allegedly killed by her brother-in-law.

Police said the victim’s mother and the suspect went to the police station on Sunday, July 14, 2024, to report that the girl was missing.

The suspect reportedly told the police that he and the victim went to the abandoned house to look for bronze.

He said the victim allegedly went out of the house first, but she failed to return home since then.

Investigators checked the house on Monday and found the dead body of the victim covered with blanket at the master’s bedroom.

The suspect then reportedly owned up to the crime.

The suspect said he hit the victim with a hard wood while they were fighting. He did not elaborate the reason for the fight.

Authorities arrested the suspect who will face charges.