Father of Bennylyn Burke cries everyday as Philippines holds vigil two years on from Toon Avenue murders
Bennylyn and her toddler, Jellica, were murdered by Andrew Innes at some point between 20 February and 5 March 2021
Last updated 19th Feb 2023
A vigil has taken place in the Philippines in memory of Bennylyn and Jellica Burke who were murdered by Andrew Innes in Dundee.
Its been around about two years since the 25-year-old and her toddler were killed in Troon Avenue.
Bennylyn moved to the UK from Southeast Asia in 2019 and lived in Bristol.
Two years later, she met Andrew Innes on a dating website - where he lured her to come up to Scotland for a 'weekend'.
Bennylyn and Jellica were found buried underneath his kitchen floor on 18 March 2021.
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Father and Grandfather, Ben Aquino, has told Bauer Media he still struggles to accept what happened and cries everyday.
He added "for me, I still haven't accepted that they're gone and our family still has the same suffering as we did two years ago.
Mr Aquino and Bennylyn's sister, Shella, are now campaigning on behalf of the charity Kanlungan - who offer support to Filipinos living in the UK, including those impacted by domestic violence.
"I've now decided to dedicate myself to defend the rights of women and children because of the pain that was suffered with the losses of my children" Mr Aquino explained.
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Bennylyn's sister Shella Aquino said there is no "forgiving" over what killer Innes did.
Speaking on the day (Sunday) of her sister's vigil, she said "for me he is a person who didn't think about our family.
"He also has a family and children.
"What he did is so vicious and hurtful.
"He destroyed our life, he destroyed our heart, he destroyed our future and the future of Bennylyn and Jellica.
"There is no forgiving."