🚨 FROM WEDDING VOWS TO A BLOODY GRAVE! 🚨 The Macabre Double Life of John Lloyd Ramayat: Investigating the Cagayan de Oro “Slipper” Murder that Shattered a Family!

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The date is December 13, 2025. For most of the residents in Barangay Indahag, it was supposed to be a morning of Christmas carols and holiday preparations. But as the sun rose over a vacant lot near a local chapel, the festive spirit was incinerated by a sight so gruesome it has sent shockwaves across the entire nation. Three young children went to sleep with a mother and woke up to a nightmare that no child should ever behold.

This is the definitive, sensational investigative deep-dive into the tragic death of Gracelyn Ramayat: a devoted wife, a brilliant BS Psychology graduate, and a call center breadwinner whose life was snuffed out in a frenzy of rage. We unmask the “award-winning” acting of her husband, John Lloyd Ramayat, the silent evidence of a single black slipper, and the dark, drug-fueled secret that turned a “perfect” marriage into a death trap.

I. The Discovery: A Chapel, a Vacant Lot, and a River of Blood

The horror began when a resident, walking past a vacant lot just 300 meters from the Ramayat residence, noticed a figure slumped in the tall grass. Upon closer inspection, the resident recoiled in terror. There lay Gracelyn, “bathed in her own blood.”

The Crime Scene: Investigators from the SOKO (Special Oversight and Knowledge Operations) team arrived to find a scene of absolute carnage. Gracelyn had sustained multiple stab wounds to her neck and face—areas that investigators say indicate a “deep, personal hatred” from the killer.

The Struggle: Defense wounds on her hands told a story of a woman who fought desperately for her life, clawing at her attacker until her final breath.

The Mystery Evidence: While the murder weapon was missing, the killer left behind a “silent witness”—a single black slipper. Little did the perpetrator know that this piece of rubber would be his undoing.

II. The “Actor” Husband: A Performance of Pure Evil

As news of the discovery spread, John Lloyd Ramayat arrived at the scene. What followed was a display of grief that went viral on social media, tugging at the heartstrings of thousands—until the truth came out.

The Viral Video: A video captured John Lloyd sobbing uncontrollably, clutching his three small children as they stared at their mother’s lifeless body. The children—aged four, three, and barely a year old—looked on with hauntingly quiet confusion, unaware that the man “comforting” them was the monster who had just killed their mother.

The SOKO Suspicion: Despite the tears, veteran investigators noticed something “off.” The grief felt “hilaw” (raw but fake). John Lloyd’s crying didn’t match the gravity of the situation. He seemed more like a man playing a role than a man in mourning.

The Physical Evidence: Upon closer inspection at the precinct, police noticed small scratches and abrasions on John Lloyd’s body—marks of a struggle. When they measured his foot, it was a perfect match for the black slipper found in the blood-stained grass.

III. The Interrogation: The Mask Falls Off

Under the pressure of the evidence and the weight of his own crumbling facade, John Lloyd Ramayat finally broke. In a chilling confession that turned the city’s grief into pure fury, he admitted that his “grieving husband” routine was a “distasteful show.”

The Motive: John Lloyd claimed “intense jealousy” was the trigger. He alleged that during a walk to buy clothes at a local “ukay-ukay,” an old argument resurfaced. He claimed Gracelyn said something that bruised his “male ego” and laughed at him.

The Fatal Walk: Just meters from the chapel, he lost control. He pulled out a knife—which he claimed he always carried for “protection”—and turned it on the woman he had sworn to protect.

The Cover-Up: After the murder, he ran home, discarded his blood-stained hoodie, and waited for the “discovery” so he could begin his performance.

IV. The Dark Underbelly: Drugs, Debt, and Domestic Abuse

As the investigation widened, the “perfect family” image seen on Facebook began to rot. Gracelyn was the breadwinner, a hard-working call center agent. John Lloyd was the stay-at-home father who had lost his way.

The Drug Addiction: Gracelyn’s sister and cousin came forward with explosive revelations. John Lloyd was not just a jealous husband; he was a long-time illegal drug user. They confirmed that his behavior had become increasingly erratic and violent as his addiction deepened.

The Hidden Bruises: Gracelyn’s sister shared a heartbreaking post revealing that Gracelyn often went to work with bruises on her face and marks on her neck. Her family had begged her to leave him.

The Mother’s Sacrifice: Why did she stay? “She didn’t want her children to grow up without a father,” her sister lamented. It was a decision that ultimately cost Gracelyn her life.

V. The Tragic Irony: A Vow Forgotten

Perhaps the most haunting detail of this case is the date. Gracelyn was found dead on December 13, 2025. Exactly one year prior, on December 13, 2024, John Lloyd had posted a beautiful message on Facebook about the “sanctity of marriage” and the importance of caring for one’s partner.

The contrast is sickening:

Dec 2024: A public vow of love and protection.

Dec 2025: A private act of slaughter in a vacant lot.

VI. The Aftermath: Three Orphans and a Lifetime of Regret

John Lloyd Ramayat now sits behind bars, facing a charge of Parricide. He faces 20 to 40 years in prison, but for the community, no sentence is enough.

The Children: The true victims are the three toddlers. They woke up in a world where their mother is a memory and their father is a criminal. They are now in the care of grieving relatives, facing a future shadowed by the violence of December 13th.

A Warning to Others: Gracelyn’s sister ended her viral tribute with a desperate plea to all women: “If your partner is an addict and abusive, leave while there is still time. Do not wait for the marks on your neck to become a grave.”

THE FINAL VERDICT: The End of the Facade

The case of the Ramayat family serves as a grim reminder that social media “happiness” is often a mask for domestic horror. John Lloyd Ramayat tried to use his children as props in his final “acting” performance, but the silent witness of a black slipper and the bravery of a grieving family brought the truth to light.

Gracelyn Ramayat, a woman of science and psychology, could not predict the chemical madness of her husband’s addiction. As Cagayan de Oro prepares for a somber Christmas, the vacant lot in Brgy. Indahag stands as a silent monument to a love that turned lethal.