Published January 6, 2021, 6:47 PM
The Makati City Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, Jan. 6, ordered the release of the suspects in the rape-slay case of flight attendant Christine Dacera as it determined the need to conduct a preliminary investigation over the complaints filed against them, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said.
“After a thorough evaluation of the facts and evidence presented during inquest proceedings, the Office of the City Prosecutor, Makati City, resolved to refer the case for further investigation, and to release the arrested persons,” Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento said in a statement.
Citing a resolution issued by the Makati City Prosecutor’s Office, Malcontento said the Philippine National Police (PNP) was ordered to release suspects John Pascual Dela Serna III, Rommel Galido, and John Paul Halili.
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(From Christine Dacera s Instagram)
+ January 06, 2021 THE Makati City Prosecutor’s Office ordered the release of the three men charged over the death of 23-year-old flight attendant Christine Dacera for lack of sufficient evidence against them.
John Pascual Dela Serna III, Rommel Galido and John Paul Halili were freed from detention pending the conduct of further investigation.
“After a thorough investigation of the evidences (sic) presented for inquest, this office finds that there are certain matters that need to be clarified to determine the participation and culpability of each respondent for the alleged rape and killing of Christine Angelica Dacera y Faba,” Makati City Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento stated in his order.
Detained suspects in Christine Dacera case ordered released By NICOLE-ANNE C. LAGRIMAS, GMA News
Published January 6, 2021 5:43pm
Updated January 6, 2021 6:43pm The Makati City Prosecutor s Office on Wednesday ordered the release for further investigation of the three suspects who have been detained in connection with the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera. Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento said the local prosecutor s office said the case was referred for a preliminary investigation to determine whether Dacera was raped and/or killed and, if so, whether the identified suspects were responsible. John Pascual Dela Serna III, Rommel Galido, and John Paul Halili were ordered released from detention. They face a criminal complaint for rape with homicide.