Live-in partner, sibling eyed in American marine biologist's killing
Police have identified the live-in partner and her sibling as persons of interest in the killing of American marine biologist Kent Carpenter in Negros Oriental. Robbery is among the possible motives, while Carpenter's research, which contributed to the South China Sea ruling, is also being examined.
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The Filipina partner and her sibling of murdered American marine biologist Kent Edward Carpenter have been named persons of interest in his killing in Negros Oriental. Inconsistencies in the partner's statement and the lack of evidence for sexual assault have raised questions, with robbery being a primary motive under investigation, though links to the South China Sea issue are also being explored.