Summary
Highlights
Shakira Bautista, a 21-year-old loyal friend and devoted daughter, moved into a boarding house to gain independence. This decision tragically led to her brutal murder, ending her dreams and devastating her family.
The crime scene revealed a gruesome sight: water gushing, blood stains everywhere, and Shakira's body with multiple stab wounds. Investigators arrived to find scattered belongings and the victim 'bathing in her own blood'.
Known as 'Aira' to her friends, Shakira was skilled and determined. Despite not finishing college, she was a reliable and eager-to-learn employee. She supported her younger siblings, aspiring to provide for them and pursue her own education. She moved out of her employer's home for independence, choosing a boarding house in Pasig City.
On June 8, 2023, Shakira's employers expected her at work, but she never arrived. They later learned of her murder around 1 AM, devastated by the loss of someone they considered a younger sister. A common bathroom on her floor was a source of inconvenience, which unexpectedly became intertwined with her tragic fate.
A witness, Mark Vasquez, discovered blood outside Shakira's room and heard water running. After forcing entry, he found the gruesome scene and reported it to the police. Shakira had sustained 25 stab wounds, with a knife still lodged in her neck. Despite her clothes being pulled up, an autopsy ruled out rape, and robbery was also dismissed as nothing was missing.
Investigators found a company ID in the adjacent room, identifying Jomar Lagado. His brother, Abundio Lagado Jr. (alias 'Kim'), also lived there. Both became persons of interest due to blood found in their room.
Shakira's sister, Sheena, learned of the tragedy via social media, expressing deep pain and grief, especially as Shakira had been excited about becoming an aunt. Their father, Mang Florencio, regretted not being able to watch over his daughter, lamenting her lost potential and pleading for justice for his eldest child who worked tirelessly for her family.
Jomar Lagado voluntarily went to Pasig City Police, stating his brother Kim confessed to the murder. According to Kim's account, a confrontation arose when Shakira shouted at him, calling him a 'pervert' after he unknowingly opened the common toilet door while she was inside. He claimed self-defense, grabbing a knife and repeatedly stabbing her after she allegedly attacked him first.
Abundio 'Kim' Lagado Jr. became the prime suspect. Two days after the crime, he surrendered to police in Jaro, Leyte, admitting to the killing, though claiming self-defense. Murder charges were filed, leveraging the evidence of 'abuse of superior strength'. In October 2025, Kim was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Aira's family continues to grieve, with her sister naming her child 'Maria Aira' in her memory. They express anger towards the killer and hope he rots in prison, emphasizing that he showed no mercy and destroyed their family. Shakira's father apologizes for his perceived shortcomings, believing the tragedy might have been avoided if they were together. The episode concludes by highlighting that despite the conviction, the pain remains, and only justice offers consolation for such a wasted life.