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People vs. Solomon [DECISION]

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS. SOLOMON PURAZO, ACCUSED-APPELLANT.

G.R. No. 133189 | 2003-05-05

D E C I S I O N
 
BELLOSILLO, J.:
 
This is another sickening case of incestuous rape.

SOLOMON PURAZO was found guilty by the trial court of rape perpetrated against his own twelve (12)-year old daughter ROWENA.  He was sentenced to death and ordered to indemnify his victim P100,000.00 for moral damages.[1] Pursuant to law, this case is now before us on automatic review.

To prove the guilt of the accused, the prosecution presented six (6) witnesses:
 
Private complainant Rowena Purazo, SPO4 Norma Corbo, DSWD Social Worker May Silva, and three (3) medical doctors: 
 
Dr. Aster Khosravibabadi, Dr. Vlademir Semilla and...