Jay Unchuan ("Coach Jay")
Age 46 (born 22 Jun 1977)30 Dec 2023
Naga City, Cebu (Philippines)
Strangled and drowned
Jay's body was found at dawn on Saturday 30th December.
The police in Naga City did not rule out the possibility that the well-known vocal coach in Cebu was tortured before being killed, whose body was found on Saturday morning, December 30, in Palanas, Brgy. Inayagan, City of Naga.
According to Police Lt. Col. William Humoc, chief of the City of Naga Police, that the whole body of [deadname] "Coach J" Suson Unchuan, 46, from Queens Road, Brgy. Kamputhaw, Cebu City. Apart from this, there is a hole in the victim's neck that is believed to have been strangled.
No injury was seen on the body, but it seems that the neck was strangled with a rope because there was a scar on the neck. He also believes that the victim was drowned in the sea, river or swimming pool because the victim was very wet without there being any rain in the area. The skin of the hand and foot was wrinkled as if it had been soaked for a long time in water.
Humoc said that they submitted Unchuan's body for autopsy to find out how [she] was killed.
At first, no one recognized Unchuan at the place, but after the pictures of [her] body spread on social media, [her] family came to the place and recognized the body.
Jay was a music coach at the Center for Pop Cebu, as well as a blogger and vlogger who was active in local showbiz.
Sinulog Idol issued the following statement after learning of her murder:
This is very sad, the murder of Cebuano Trans singer.
SINULOG IDOL SEEKS JUSTICE FOR BELOVED JUDGE
The Sinulog Idol has put out a statement regarding the death of one if its coaches and judges, Jay Unchuan. Unchuan was found dead at a grassy area in Barangay Inayagan, the City of Naga at dawn on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
"Coach Jay is a beloved mother figure in the Sinulog Idol family. She has shaped all our idols to be the better version of themselves, both on and off stage," The Sinulog Idol said in a statement.
It added that it is one with the Unchuan family in seeking for justice for her death.
Below is the full statement from The Sinulog Idol.
The Sinulog Idol Family is grieving as we lose one of the pillars and resident judges of Sinulog Idol.
Coach Jay Unchuan has been the panelist, mentor, and judge since the first Sinulog Idol, 15 years ago. Dubbed as the "Ultimate Vocal Coach", she has shaped and supported so many Cebuano talents.
Every single Sinulog Idol owes their improvement and success to Coach Jay. And every single Sinulog Idol night, the audience members of Fuente Osmeña Circle eagerly await her sharp yet extremely meaningful comments for the participants.
More than that, Coach Jay is a beloved mother figure in the Sinulog Idol family. She has shaped all our idols to be the better version of themselves, both on and off stage. Although she was the type to always wear black, she brings with her a bright, shining light in every room she enters - with her big jewelry, fabulous hair, and warm, loving presence.
Sinulog Idol will never be the same without you, Coach Jay. Your advice, support, and love will live with us forever, and we will carry your influence throughout the future of Sinulog Idol.
We are one with the Unchuan family in seeking justice for this brutal and heartbreaking happening. We know that one day, justice will be served.
We love you Coach Jay Unchuan.
Rest in Peace
Jay's Facebook profile is https://www.facebook.com/jayunchuan/.
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