A police report identified the victims as William "Bong" Estrada, resident of Mampang, Zamboanga City.
His relatives said that Estrada was stabbed 23 times at about 9 p.m. last Monday by an unidentified assailant. He was taken to the Jolo Station Hospital in Camp Asturias, Jolo, where he was declared dead on arrival.
The victim’s cellular phone, diamond ring, and wallet were missing. (Vic Arevalo)