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73-Year-Old Marine Biologist Murdered in Negros Home Robbery

7/14/2026

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Kent Carpenter, a 73-year-old American marine biologist, was shot dead by three masked men inside his Sibulan, Negros Oriental home.
Police say the assailants stole a laptop, a backpack and cash before fleeing, while Carpenter’s companion was injured and is receiving treatment.
Old Dominion University and Silliman University released statements honoring Carpenter’s marine research and his contributions to Philippine biodiversity.

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Kent Carpenter, a 73-year-old American marine biologist, was shot dead by three masked men inside his Sibulan, Negros Oriental home.
Police say the assailants stole a laptop, a backpack and cash before fleeing, while Carpenter’s companion was injured and is receiving treatment.
Old Dominion University and Silliman University released statements honoring Carpenter’s marine research and his contributions to Philippine biodiversity.