Authorities in Mandaue City are investigating the death of an Australian national whose body was discovered in a local pension house on New Year's Day.
Body Discovered in Decomposed State
The lifeless body of Kevin Parrat was found around 5:30 in the morning on January 1, 2026, inside a room at the Maanyag Pension House located on F.B. Cabahug Street in Barangay Guizo. According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Mercy Villaro, spokesperson for the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO), the victim was a man of legal age who had been temporarily residing at the establishment.
Personnel from Police Station 1 swiftly responded to the scene after receiving information about the discovery. Upon arrival, responding officers found the victim lying on the bed in his room. The body was already in a state of decomposition when authorities arrived, indicating that Parrat may have died several days before being found.
Ongoing Police Investigation
Villaro disclosed that the incident was officially reported to the police at around 10:30 a.m. on the same day, several hours after the body was initially discovered. The case has been logged, and a thorough investigation is now underway.
As of now, the exact cause of death has not been determined. Investigators are meticulously examining all possible circumstances surrounding the case. The police are pursuing multiple angles and gathering evidence to piece together the events that led to the Australian national's death.
Next Steps for Authorities
The Mandaue City Police Office continues its probe into this unfortunate incident. Standard procedures in such cases include:
- Conducting a thorough forensic examination.
- Interviewing potential witnesses and pension house staff.
- Reviewing any available security footage from the vicinity.
- Coordinating with relevant embassies and next of kin.
The police have assured the public that they are dedicating all necessary resources to uncover the truth behind this death. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses and more facts come to light.
