The quiet coastal atmosphere of Roxas City, Capiz, was permanently altered in the early hours of December 9, 2025, by a discovery that would haunt the local community. What was initially meant to be a routine room check at a local lodging house on Inzo Arnaldo Street became the center of a national tragedy.

The investigation into the de@th of 18-year-old Jenny Rose has pulled back the curtain on a world of “toxic love” and premeditated violence. In the small, sterile environment of Room 12, a relationship that began in the innocence of high school met a gruesome and cold-bl00ded end.

The call to the Roxas City Police Station came at approximately 1:00 AM from a distressed cashier named Shina, reporting a non-responsive guest. When emergency responders arrived, they found Jenny Rose on the bathroom floor, still possessing a flickering pulse that offered a momentary glint of hope.

She was rushed to the hospital by the Roxas City Emergency Response Team, but the trauma to her b0dy and the poison in her system were too severe. Emergency doctors declared her de@d on arrival, marking the transition from a desperate rescue attempt to a high-stakes homicide and parricide investigation.

Jenny Rose was a resident of Barangay Bangon-bangon in Sigma, Capiz, a young woman described by her peers as hardworking, vibrant, and incredibly resilient. She had recently moved to the city to work as a massage therapist, seeking financial independence and a fresh start after a troubled past.

The shadow hanging over her new life was 23-year-old Jericho Factolerin, a construction worker from her hometown who refused to let go of their history. Their relationship began in 2021 when both were still in high school, a time when their bond was described as inseparable and almost legendary in their town.

In the beginning, their love was the type featured in romantic movies, with the couple moving in together shortly after graduation to face the world. However, as the realities of adult life set in, Jericho’s protective nature allegedly transformed into a suffocating, pathological jealousy that isolated Jenny Rose.

Every minute she spent at work and every new friend she made became a source of conflict, turning their shared home into a psychological battlefield. Recognizing that the love had been replaced by control, Jenny Rose made the brave choice to end the three-year relationship and move on with her life.

She utilized every digital tool available to protect herself, blocking Jericho on all social media platforms and changing her contact information to avoid his calls. But for a man consumed by obsession, silence is not an answer; it is a challenge that requires a more devious and calculated approach to overcome.

Jericho Factolerin reportedly began a campaign of digital stalking, creating a “dummy account” to monitor Jenny Rose’s professional activities and social media presence. He posed as a new, anonymous customer seeking a private massage appointment, luring her to a location where he could finally confront her without interference.

On the night of December 8, 2025, the trap was set with chilling precision as Jericho checked into Room 12 of the lodging house at exactly 10:15 PM. CCTV footage captured him entering the room at 10:21 PM, reportedly carrying a plastic bottle containing a lethal mixture of rat poison and water.

Jenny Rose arrived at the lodging house at 10:33 PM, believing she was meeting a client to earn the money she needed for her independent life. The tragedy of her arrival is the ultimate irony of the “OFW” spirit—working hard to survive, only to be met by a predator she once called her partner.

Inside Room 12, the professional setting was immediately shattered when Jericho revealed his true identity to the terrified and trapped young woman. Investigators believe that a violent struggle ensued, during which Jericho forced Jenny Rose to ingest the toxic liquid he had meticulously prepared beforehand.

When the poison did not act quickly enough to silence her, or perhaps in a final fit of rage, the suspect allegedly used his hands to manually strangle her. The struggle lasted only minutes, but the forensic evidence shows that Jenny Rose fought with everything she had to escape the bathroom where she was cornered.

At 10:56 PM—just 23 minutes after Jenny Rose had entered the room—Jericho Factolerin was seen on CCTV leaving the lodging house with cold indifference. He walked out of the building as if he were an ordinary guest, leaving his former partner to die alone on the bathroom tiles while he fled back to Sigma.

The discovery was made hours later when a room boy, realizing the rental period had expired, entered the room and found the victim’s b0dy. The presence of a black powder and a bottle of dark liquid at the scene immediately pointed toward a premeditated and highly malicious act of m*rder.

Roxas City PNP utilized the high-quality CCTV footage to identify the suspect, whose face was clearly visible as he entered and exited the establishment. With the support of the Aviation Security Group, police tracked Jericho to Barangay Mansakol, where they found him in a state of self-inflicted distress.

Jericho had reportedly attempted to take his own life by drinking a small amount of the same poison, a move many believe was a “theatrical” attempt to gain sympathy. He was stabilized at the Roxas City Memorial Provincial Hospital before being formally charged with Parricide, a crime that carries the heaviest penalties in the Philippines.

In his confession, Jericho stated that he acted out of a “broken heart,” claiming that his life had no meaning without Jenny Rose by his side. “If I can’t have her, no one will,” he reportedly told investigators, a phrase that has become the chilling slogan of this high-profile 2026 criminal case.

The prosecution is arguing that the use of a dummy account and the preparation of poison prove that this was not a “crime of passion” but a calculated execution. The legal battle ahead will focus on the premeditation of the act, which could lead to a sentence of Reclusion Perpetua without the possibility of early parole.

For the community of Sigma, the de@th of Jenny Rose is a call to action against the culture of domestic violence that often remains hidden behind closed doors. Her family is now advocating for “Jenny’s Law,” a proposal to increase security for home-service workers who are often vulnerable in private settings.

They want her de@th to serve as a catalyst for change, ensuring that no other family has to endure a December of funerals instead of celebrations. The “Room 12” tragedy is a mirror of a society where digital stalking is often dismissed until it escalates into physical violence and eventually, de@th.

The “resibos” of this case—the CCTV timestamps, the dummy account logs, and the rat poison—provide a clear trail of a man who chose m*rder over acceptance. There was no “love” in the actions of Jericho Factolerin; there was only a toxic need for ownership that resulted in the destruction of two families.

As the trial proceeds in mid-2026, the people of Capiz are watching closely, demanding that the justice system sends a clear message to all domestic abusers. The life of an 18-year-old woman is worth more than the bruised ego of a man who refuses to respect the word “no” in a relationship.

We must support the call for more rigorous monitoring of social media harassment and for better protection for those working in the wellness and spa industry. Jenny Rose was a victim of a “systemic failure” to identify the red flags of a possessive partner before the situation reached a point of no return.

The “Black Liquid” found in the bathroom will be a key piece of forensic evidence, proving that Jericho intended for Jenny Rose to suffer before she died. This level of “malicious intent” is what distinguishes a tragedy from a cold-bl00ded crime that deserves the full weight of the Philippine penal code.

For the youth of the Philippines, the story of Jenny Rose is a cautionary tale about the difference between a healthy romance and a dangerous obsession. True love allows a person to grow and even to leave, while toxic obsession seeks to destroy the person rather than see them happy with anyone else.

The “Angel of Sigma” may have been silenced, but her story is now being told across the nation to ensure that her sacrifice leads to a safer future. Justice for Jenny Rose is a mission for everyone who believes that a woman’s life and her choices should be respected by those who claim to love her.

The lodging house on Inzo Arnaldo Street, once just a place for travelers, is now a somber reminder of a betrayal that cost 2.5 million moments of potential. Jenny Rose leaves behind a legacy of bravery for leaving a toxic relationship, a choice that every woman should be able to make without fearing for her life.

The 2026 legal landscape will be defined by the outcome of this trial, as the courts decide how to handle “digital luring” as an aggravating circumstance in m*rder. As the lights of Roxas City continue to shine, the memory of that December night in Room 12 will remain a haunting lesson about the fatal cost of toxic love.

We must remain vigilant, watching over our friends and family members who are attempting to escape abusive partners, providing the support they need to stay safe. The struggle for a more transparent and just society continues, and it is through the reporting of these “resibos” of crime that we find the strength to demand reform.

Jericho Factolerin now sits in a prison cell, a man whose “jackpot” of obsession has turned into a lifetime of regret and legal accountability. His story is a warning to all who believe that violence is an acceptable response to rejection, proving that the law will always find the “magic tricks” behind a crime.

Let us honor the memory of Jenny Rose by speaking out against domestic violence and by demanding that our service workers be given the security they deserve. Her life was a testament to hard work and hope, and her de@th must be the spark that finally ends the cycle of obsession in our local communities.

Justice will be served when the “Kings of Allocables” and the “Predators of Room 12” are all held to the same standard of absolute and total accountability. Stay informed, stay alert, and never let the “smokescreen” of a broken heart distract you from the reality of a cold-bl00ded and premeditated m*rder.

The truth about what happened in that 23-minute window is now public, and the world is judging the actions of a man who thought he could get away with the ultimate betrayal. May Jenny Rose rest in peace, knowing that her name is being used to fight for the safety and the dignity of every Filipina across the globe.

The journey toward a safer Philippines is a long one, but every case like this brings us one step closer to a future where “Room 12” is just a room again. We will continue to follow the trial and the “Jenny’s Law” advocacy, ensuring that the public stays awake to the reality of the struggle for justice.

The “resibos” are on the table, the CCTV doesn’t lie, and the voice of the people is growing louder in the demand for a verdict that honors the life of the fallen. This is the mission of our generation: to turn these tragedies into lessons of strength and to ensure that the “Angel of Sigma” is never forgotten by the nation.

Stay tuned as we continue to deep-dive into the forensic details of the “Dummy Account” and how digital forensics are being used to seal the fate of Jericho Factolerin. Knowledge is our best defense, and together, we can dismantle the machinery of domestic obsession and reclaim our safety in the heart of our own cities.