MANILA: Kent Carpenter, 73, an American marine biologist, was shot dead after three unidentified men entered his home in the central Philippines on Sunday and reportedly fled with cash and other property.
According to reports, Carpenter’s live-in partner and her brother have been identified as persons of interest in the investigation.
Authorities said investigators found inconsistencies in the woman’s statement. Police also said there is no evidence linking the two persons of interest to the killing.
Police have formed a special investigation team to investigate the killing and track down the suspect. Authorities said they have not found any indication that Carpenter’s work as a marine biologist is connected to the attack, although all possible motives are still under investigation.
Carpenter was a former associate professor at Silliman University and a long-serving professor at Old Dominion University in the United States. He is widely known for his research on reefs, corals, and marine biodiversity.
Translated by Chhouk Bora
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