Rotten Mango #297: Victim Singing K-Pop Song (2NE1’s - I Don’t Care) Leads To Double Murder
Sep 21, 2023
A viral video of a Filipino teenager involved in a double murder case sparks intense animosity between families. The podcast explores the neighborhood feud, homemade explosive devices, a tense confrontation with a police officer, controversial actions of President Duterte, power abuse by officers, and the resilience and forgiveness of the victim's family.
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Neighbor Altercation Escalates To Murder
- A viral video shows a 13-year-old girl yanking a neighbor's hair before the neighbor and her son were shot dead minutes later.
- The girl's chant “my dad is a policeman” and the neighbor singing a K-pop chorus preceded the murders captured on video.
Property Sale Sparks Long Feud
- The dispute began over a land sale where the buyer complained about delayed deed transfer and sued the seller for embezzlement.
- Sonia refunded the buyer to avoid scandal, but ongoing legal actions kept tensions high between the families.
Firecrackers Trigger Confrontation
- Families played with illegal homemade ‘boga’ fireworks the week before Christmas, which provoked the angry neighbor.
- Janelle treated the boğa’s loud bang as a personal provocation and marched out enraged.