The National Capital Region Police Office reported on Monday that another individual has surrendered in connection with the deaths of Senior Master Sgt. Diane Mollenido and her son, John Ysmael.
The suspect, reportedly the sister-in-law of a car agent linked to the case, is now in police custody. Authorities allege she assisted in cleaning up the crime scene at the agent’s residence.
Earlier arrests included the car agent with whom Mollenido and her son were last seen in Novaliches, Quezon City, as well as the agent’s husband, a dismissed police officer, and their household helper.
Mollenido and her son were last seen alive on January 16. Her body was discovered in a creek in Bulacan on January 24, while her son’s body was found on January 29 in a grassy area at a calamansi farm.
Forensic tests at the car agent’s home reportedly revealed traces of blood, prompting further investigation by authorities.
Mollenido was assigned to the NCRPO Personnel and Records Management Division in Taguig City, while her husband voluntarily submitted himself to police, according to his lawyer.
The investigation is ongoing, and police continue to probe all individuals connected to the case.
