G.R. Nos. 123550-51 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. LEONARDO AQUINO Y CALOT AND EDUARDO CATAP Y ESTRADA, ACCUSED-. D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, the Court hereby renders judgment finding accused LEONARDO AQUINO and EDAURDO CATAP GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt of two (2) counts of Rape with Homicide each and imposes the penalty of: DEATH to both accused, in Criminal Case No. 107065-H; DEATH to both accused in Criminal Case No. 107066-H; To jointly and solidarily indemnify the heirs of the victim Angelita Anillo the sum of P100,000.00 for each case; and Pay the cost of suit. "Accused JOVER LOFAMIA is hereby ACQUITTED as far as these cases are concerned for want of proof beyond reasonable doubt. The Court orders his immediate release from detention unless held for some other lawful cause or causes. "Criminal Case No. 107067-H is hereby ordered DISMISSED for lack of evidence. "Considering the penalties imposed, let the records of this case be elevated to the Supreme Court within the reglementary period. "SO ORDERED.