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PEOPLE. Vs. Emeliano Trinidad

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. EMELIANO TRINIDAD, accused-appellant.

G.R. Nos. 79123-25 | 1989-01-09

D E C I S I O N


MELENCIO-HERRERA, J.:

On the sole issue that the adduced evidence is insufficient to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt of two crimes of Murder and one of Frustrated Murder with which he has been charged, accused Emeliano Trinidad appeals from the judgment of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 7, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur.

From the testimony of the principal witness, Ricardo TAN, the prosecution presents the following factual version:

The deceased victim, Lolito Soriano, was a fish dealer based in Davao City. His helpers were TAN, a driver, and the other deceased victim Marcial LAROA. On 19 January 1983, using a Ford...