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The People Vs Samson Suplito, Alias "Sammy," And Ely Amaro Y Balbuena (Acquitted)

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. SAMSON SUPLITO, alias “Sammy,” and ELY AMARO y BALBUENA (Acquitted), accused-appellant.

G.R. No. 104944 | 1999-09-16

D E C I S I O N

MENDOZA, J.:

This is an appeal from the decision[1] of the Regional Trial Court of Masbate, Masbate, Branch 45, finding accused-appellant Samson Suplito guilty of murder and sentencing him to suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua and to indemnify the heirs of the victim, Felino B. Castillo, in the amount of P30,000.00 and to pay the costs. The case against the other accused, Ely Amaro y Balbuena, was dismissed on the ground of reasonable doubt.

The information against accused-appellant Samson Suplito and his co-accused, Ely Amaro y Balbuena, alleged[2]ÂÂ

That on or about October 26, 1986, in the afternoon thereof,...