Ted Failon's Wife Committed Suicide

The wife of TV newscaster, Ted Failon, was found dead at the comfort room of their residence in Quezon City. It was apparently assumed that his wife, Trinidad Arteche Etong, committed suicide but the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) thinks otherwise considering another view of the incident.

The ABS-CBN network has appeal to the public to respect the privacy of Ted Failon and his family. "We appeal to everyone to please respect the privacy of Ted Failon and his family. His wife is fighting for her life." a statement released by Mr. Bong Osorio, head of ABS-CBN corporate communications.

Initial investigation from the QCPD states the following:
1. Trinidad shot herself inside the comfort room of their daughters room.
2. Upon opening the CR, the .38 caliber was found at the right side of the victim.
3. According to New Era Hospital, the point of entry of the bullet was from the left side going to the right side.
4. The crime scene was "clean" by the housemaids before the police arrives. However, the housemaids cleaned the CR based on their own initiative.
5. Ted Failon saw a suicide note from his wife stating: "“Papa, I’m so sorry, gustong gusto kung magsabi sa u ng totoo, pero hindi ko pa alam kung papano ko uumpisa­han, sobrang takot na takot po ako, umalis po muna ako kasi hindi ko po kaya at nahihiya po ako sa iyo”.

As of press time, Ted Failon together with his daughter is at the New Era Hospital after he being investigated by the police and undergoing paraffin test.