Marine Scientist Killed in Philippines Robbery | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Three men have been arrested in the shocking murder of marine biologist Kent Carpenter in the Philippines, shot during a robbery that also targeted his companion. Carpenter, a 73-year-old American conservation expert and professor, was killed in his home while on a research assignment — a loss deeply felt by the global scientific community. His work on marine biodiversity helped shape international rulings on the South China Sea, and his legacy in protecting ecosystems like the Coral Triangle endures. Police are still hunting a fourth suspect, and investigators are probing whether his past…