I. Introduction: A Quiet Community Shattered

On the night of May 21, 2025, a horrifying crime shattered the tranquility of Barangay Managok in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, sending shockwaves of fear and disbelief throughout the local community. A seemingly perfect family—husband, wife, and their young son—were brutally murdered inside their own home, victims of a vicious attack using a hammer and a steel pipe.

The tragedy was compounded by the devastating revelation that the perpetrator was the one person they would least suspect: the eldest son, a college student on the verge of graduation. The motive, a dark secret rooted in lies and addiction, left the entire community reeling and struggling to comprehend the depth of the betrayal.

II. The Victims and Their Simple Dreams

The victims were identified as the married couple, Giovanni Andohon (50) and Evangeline Andohon (50), along with their third child, Ivan Andohon (15). The Andohon family was known in their neighborhood for their kindness, respectfulness, and quiet, hardworking life.

For over two decades, Giovanni and Evangeline, who earned a living through landscaping and tending to their home garden (Evangeline was an avid plantita), dedicated themselves to one paramount goal: ensuring their four children received a good education. Their eldest, John Kyler Andohon, was their great pride—a BS Criminology student who was, they believed, just a few weeks away from becoming the first college graduate in the family. They were excitedly preparing for his graduation celebration, a testament to their years of sacrifice.

The family’s youngest children, two young girls (born in 2013 and 2015), were asleep in the room when the tragedy occurred.

III. The Night of the Massacre: A Miracle Amidst Mayhem

On the night of May 21, the family went to bed early after dinner. John Kyler was not yet home, reportedly tending to school matters related to his upcoming graduation. The parents left the door unlocked, awaiting his return.

In the dead of night, a shadow entered the house, carrying a hammer and a steel pipe. The perpetrator silently made his way to the parents’ room. The attack was swift and merciless:

Giovanni Andohon was struck repeatedly on the head until he was instantly killed.
Evangeline Andohon woke up and managed to scream for help but was quickly silenced by the assailant.
Ivan Andohon, awakened by his mother’s screams, was the next victim, falling to the hammer strikes.

Three members of the family perished in minutes.

The Hidden Survivors

A chilling miracle saved the two youngest daughters. During the chaotic struggle, the assailant’s hammer struck the plywood wall with such force that the wall, along with boxes and clothes, collapsed. This debris instantly covered the two young girls, who were still lying under their blanket.

In an astonishing act of self-preservation, the girls feigned unconsciousness, remaining motionless and silent as they hid beneath the debris. Through a sliver of light filtering from outside, they caught a glimpse of the assailant’s silhouette. They testified that the man did not immediately leave; instead, he calmly sat down, seemingly unfazed by the carnage, and played on his cellphone amidst the corpses before eventually departing.

Terrified, the girls waited for hours until morning light broke. Only then did they dare to move, discovering the horrific scene before running out to alert the neighbors, who then contacted the police.

IV. The Shift in Investigation: From Personal Grudge to Family Secret

Initially, investigators were stumped. The family had no known enemies, and there were no signs of forced entry, suggesting the killer was known to the victims. Furthermore, nothing of value—no money or belongings—was stolen, ruling out robbery as a motive. The severity of the head and body injuries suggested either extreme rage or mental instability.

The focus eventually narrowed as police gathered information:

Initial Suspect Profile: Based on the surviving children’s description, a computerized facial composite was created and publicized, but authorities cautioned that it might not be 100% accurate.
The Neighborhood Whisper: Rumors began to circulate in the barangay about the eldest son, John Kyler, with neighbors noting an increase in his reported vices and potential use of illegal drugs.
John Kyler’s Public Grief: The eldest son, John Kyler, had presented a highly emotional figure in front of the media, expressing profound regret for not being there to defend his family. However, this display of grief was widely questioned by community members as being “put on” or excessive.

V. The Shocking Revelation: The Lie Behind the Graduation

After months of intensive surveillance and investigation, the police discovered the shocking truth that completely shifted the case: John Kyler had lied about his schooling.

The Stalled Education: Police found that John Kyler had actually dropped out of college in 2023, two years before the murder.
The Financial Deception: Completely unaware of the truth, his parents continued to work hard, sending him money for tuition and school expenses—funds that were instead spent on his vices and circle of friends.
The Looming Deadline: The final pressure point was the parents’ proud preparation for his “upcoming graduation.” John Kyler was paralyzed by the fear that his entire web of lies would be exposed, shattering his parents’ lifelong dream and exposing his betrayal.

Experts suggested that the combination of intense pressure, shame, and possibly the influence of illegal substances drove John Kyler to a state of temporary insanity, culminating in the tragic decision to commit the heinous crime to silence his secret forever.

VI. Arrest and Unwavering Denial

Eventually, the surviving children, now receiving counseling, were able to clearly identify the figure they saw in the dark as their older brother. Circumstantial evidence—including strange behavior at the funeral (such as a chilling comment that it was “good” his two sisters survived)—further strengthened the case.

With sufficient evidence, a complaint was filed with the fiscal’s office, and a Warrant of Arrest was issued for John Kyler, who had gone into hiding. He was declared the Most Wanted Person in Northern Mindanao.

After a four-month manhunt, John Kyler was finally apprehended shortly after 11:00 AM on September 12, 2025, hiding in his old boarding house. He was detained and faces charges of Double Parricide and Murder without bail. Despite the overwhelming evidence and eyewitness accounts, he continues to deny the charges.

The Managok massacre serves as a devastating reminder that sometimes the greatest tragedy and betrayal do not come from external threats, but from within the very home that was meant to be a sanctuary. The dreams of a humble, hardworking family were extinguished by the lies and fear of the one person they sacrificed everything to uplift.