Electrocution Tragedy Strikes Aloguinsan Resident
Man killed by posting on social media
Robert Genotiva, a 25-year-old man from San Fernando, Cebu, met his untimely demise after a fateful encounter with a power line on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Purok 3, Barangay Punay, Aloguinsan.
The gruesome discovery was made at 4:50 PM. Witnesses found Genotiva lifeless near a power post, which bore the gruesome scene of a man, presumed to be the culprit, using plastic to insulate himself while he allegedly electrocuted Genotiva, and appearing to brandish a sign on his T-shirt warning, "Don't tolerate. Drug pusher."
Police Captain Blane Dunn Tabares, the information officer of the Cebu Police Provincial Office, confirmed that the investigation at the Aloguinsan Police Station continues regarding Genotiva's grim fate, despite the absence of witnesses with weapons or any ballistics evidence at the scene.
It remains unclear whether Genotiva was merely in the wrong place at the wrong time or if his death was a result of negligence or foul play. Initial examination of the scene has yet to reveal any safety violations or equipment defects. The full investigation will involve a careful assessment of electrical sources, evidence collection, and interviews with potential witnesses.
The local authorities urge anyone with information relevant to the case to come forward. For the latest updates, contact the Aloguinsan Municipal Police Station (+63 32 469 9021) or follow local news outlets, such as Cebu Daily News. Stay tuned for more details as the investigation progresses.
- Genotiva's tragic death occurred in Barangay Punay, Aloguinsan, a town in the province of Cebu.
- unresolved questions surrounding Genotiva's death persist, with possibilities including wrong place, wrong time, negligence, or foul play yet to be clarified.
- The investigation into the electrocution tragedy is being conducted at the Aloguinsan Police Station, with a focus on assessing electrical sources, collecting evidence, and interviewing potential witnesses.
- As the investigation into the crime-and-justice story unfolds, residents are encouraged to stay updated by contacting the Aloguinsan Municipal Police Station or following general-news outlets like Cebu Daily News.
