Chapter 1: A Shocking Discovery

In December 2021, Cruz Maguad returned home to a scene of horror, discovering his two children, 18-year-old Crizzle Gwynn and 16-year-old Crizzvlle Louis Maguad, brutally murdered in North Cotabato, Philippines. At the time, their parents were at Buayan Elementary School, where Lovella Maguad served as principal and her husband as a teacher.

Cruz received a chilling message from his newly adopted daughter, Janice, indicating that three intruders had invaded their home while she hid in fear. Upon arriving home, he was greeted by a nightmarish sight—his two children lifeless on the ground. Janice emerged from her room with wet hair, as if she had just bathed, calmly stating, "Welcome home, Dad."

Both siblings had suffered horrific injuries; Crizzle was stabbed 21 times, while Crizzvlle endured 51 stabbings. The murder weapons—a baseball bat and a hammer—were found at the scene, suggesting a deliberate and violent act. Investigators noted the extreme rage exhibited during the killings and