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PEOPLE vs. GILBERT BAULITE and LIBERATO BAULITE

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. GILBERT BAULITE and LIBERATO BAULITE, accused-appellants.

G.R. No. 137599 | 2001-10-08

D E C I S I O N

PARDO, J.:

Appeal seeking to reverse the decision[1] of the Regional Trial Court, Cotabato, at Kidapawan City, Branch 17 finding accused Gilbert Baulite and Liberato Baulite guilty beyond reasonable doubt of rape with homicide and sentencing each of them to reclusion perpetua and to indemnify the heirs of Delia Jacobo Lano in the sum of P50,000.00, with costs.

On December 1, 1993, Eddie Arguelles, a farmer, passed by a river on his way to Old Bunawan, Tulunan, Cotabato. In the river, he saw two men - Gilbert and Liberato Baulite washing their bloodied hands. Eddie continued on his way after seeing them. Upon reaching the...