The two Americans charged with the murder of 23-year-old Tomi Masters have pleaded not guilty at their first pretrial court appearance. Mir Islam, aged 24, and Troy Woody, 22, appeared at a regional trial court in Mandaluyong City yesterday (Monday, February 11). They are both accused of killing American Tomi Michelle Masters, who was Woody’s… Full Story »
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Americans accused of murdering Tomi Masters moved to city jail
The two Americans arrested on suspicion of murdering Tomi Michelle Masters before dumping her body have been moved to Mandaluyong City Jail. Senior Superintendent Moises Villaceran, Mandaluyong City Police chief, said Troy Woody, aged 21, and Mir Islam, 22, will have a brief stay at the city jail before being transferred to the Bureau of… Full Story »
Murdered American woman to be cremated in the Philippines
The family of murdered American Tomi Michelle Masters have decided have her remains cremated in the Philippines. Mandaluyong City Police chief Senior Superintendent Moises Villaceran said today (Thursday, December 3) that a liaison officer at the US Embassy in Manila had told him of the family’s intentions. However, he also told online news site tempo.com… Full Story »
Police: No special treatment for Americans accused of killing Tomi Masters
Police have stressed that the two Americans arrested for the murder of Tomi Masters are receiving “no special treatment” in custody. Troy Woody, aged 21, and Mir Islam, 22, are currently sharing a 20-square metre cell with 16 other detainees at the Mandaluyong City Police Custodial Facility. The pair are accused of strangling 23-year-old Tomi,… Full Story »
Suspected killer of American woman in Manila was playboy Bitcoin trader
One of the suspects in the killing of an American woman, whose body was dumped in the Pasig River, was a playboy Bitcoin trader. Troy Woody Jr, aged 21, had been staying with his girlfriend Tomi Michelle Masters — the 23-year-old victim — and mutual friend Mir Islam, 22, in Manila. However, friends have told… Full Story »
