Manslaughter Charge Upgraded to Murder

Police have upgraded the charge against Peter Demetrio August from manslaughter to murder in connection with the death of sixty-one-year-old Ubaldo Ernesto Guzman.

Guzman died on September 12, 2024, after he was allegedly chopped with a machete by August during a drinking session at Guzman’s home in Santa Elena Town. Reports are that the two got into an argument, during which Guzman allegedly attacked August with a machete. August claimed he acted in self-defense.

Guzman’s niece, Shamira Badillo, told News Five that her uncle was never known to be aggressive, even when drinking.