A psychologist believes the suspect in the gruesome murder of his father in Tagum City may have been experiencing psychotic symptoms, possibly related to schizophrenia. The suspect confessed to hearing voices while committing the crime.
A FULL-TIME psychologist and professor believes the suspect behind the brutal killing of his father in Tagum City on Saturday, January 18, 2025, may have been exhibiting psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia. The suspect confessed to hearing external voices, locally known as 'hunghong,' while committing the crime.The victim, Loloy Barles, 60, was murdered in Purok 1A-Gapas, Barangay Madaum, where the son reportedly decapitated him and removed his internal organs.
The professional, who also serves as a company psychologist and visiting professor at a Cebu-based university, provided insight into the mental health condition, its symptoms, and its stages.'Schizophrenia is a spectrum disorder, meaning it varies in terms of presentation and severity. In extreme cases like this, it would only be considered schizophrenia if it truly is”, he stated.
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