“Mahal kita, Asawa ko” says Mitja in the caption of their photo posted on social December 20, 2024.
DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a newlywed Filipina allegedly at the hands of her Slovenian husband during the holiday season in Bled, Slovenia.
Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič, 27, was reportedly beaten and stabbed to death by her husband, Mitja Kocjančič, 30, on December 29, 2024, following a heated argument in their apartment.
The tragedy occurred just days after Marvil moved to Slovenia to join her husband. The couple, who were married in the Philippines in late July 2024 after a whirlwind romance beginning in April, had appeared happy in photos celebrating their first Christmas together.
However, neighbors reported hearing loud screams from their apartment on the evening of December 29 and called the police. Upon arrival, authorities found that Mitja had barricaded himself inside. Police broke down the door and allegedly discovered Marvil lifeless, with Mitja standing nearby.
The suspect, a weight loss motivational speaker, was arrested and transferred to a psychiatric facility. According to local media outlet Slovenske novice, Mitja had a history of mental health issues.
The CFO expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, extending condolences to Marvil’s family and condemning the act of domestic violence.
On December 26, 2024, three days before the tragic day, the husband on his social media page posted this photo.