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Tragic Death of a 14-Year-Old Girl in a Suspected Hazing Incident

Authorities are examining the tragic demise of a 14-year-old girl in Borbon, Cebu. The adolescent perished due to sepsis and bore extensive bruising, sparking substantial suspicions

Adolescent girl, aged 14, loses life in alleged hazing event
Adolescent girl, aged 14, loses life in alleged hazing event

Tragic Death of a 14-Year-Old Girl in a Suspected Hazing Incident

Last Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, the tragic death of Janet Vanguardia, a Grade 8 student, was reported. The Borbon Police have initiated an investigation into her death, following concerns raised by her family.

According to the family, Janet had been showing signs of distress even before her passing. On Sunday, Aug. 10, her aunt, Madilyn, noticed that Janet was limping, but she did not disclose the cause. The following day, she continued to attend school, but on Wednesday, her health began to deteriorate with the onset of a fever and vomiting.

Janet's mother, Joana, claimed that her daughter had confided in her about being ganged up on by a group of youths. However, the exact circumstances leading to her death are yet to be fully understood.

Upon Janet's death, an autopsy was performed to determine the true cause. The death certificate indicates that she died of sepsis or a blood infection, but the infection stemmed from bacterial meningitis, a brain infection.

The Borbon Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage in the area and investigating potential suspects. They have identified 'persons of interest' in the incident, suspected to be five or more minors. The names of these individuals have not been publicly disclosed.

The family has provided names to the Borbon Police, who are currently investigating these individuals. The investigation is still ongoing, and as of the current status, the Borbon Police's backtracking investigation into Janet Vanguardia's death is still underway.

The Borbon Police have noticed that Janet's body was covered in bruises, which have added to the family's suspicions of foul play. They are working diligently to uncover the truth behind this unfortunate incident and bring those responsible to justice.

Our thoughts are with Janet's family and friends during this difficult time. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

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