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Court finds 9 accused guilty of kidnapping PNB exec Ramon Murillo
Court finds 9 accused guilty of kidnapping PNB exec Ramon Murillo
MANILA — A Quezon City court has found 9 people guilty of kidnapping Philippine National Bank (PNB) executive Ramon Murillo in 2008.
MANILA — A Quezon City court has found 9 people guilty of kidnapping Philippine National Bank (PNB) executive Ramon Murillo in 2008.
Ramon was abducted by the group of Florentino Amolo, Arnold Aquino, Reggie Reyes, Edgardo Hernandez, Melchor Herrera, Nino Carangan, Alven Lacandazo, Reynante Alcazar, and Nante Jocelyn Ferolino on June 3, 2008, in Quezon City.
Ramon was abducted by the group of Florentino Amolo, Arnold Aquino, Reggie Reyes, Edgardo Hernandez, Melchor Herrera, Nino Carangan, Alven Lacandazo, Reynante Alcazar, and Nante Jocelyn Ferolino on June 3, 2008, in Quezon City.
Melvin Dy of the Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order said the Quezon City Regional Trial Branch 101 sentenced the 9 of reclusion perpetua.
Melvin Dy of the Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order said the Quezon City Regional Trial Branch 101 sentenced the 9 of reclusion perpetua.
Dy thanked the Department of Justice and the police's Anti-Kidnapping Group for resolving the kidnapping case after more than 16 years.
Dy thanked the Department of Justice and the police's Anti-Kidnapping Group for resolving the kidnapping case after more than 16 years.
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"Finally, the family can put this tragic experience behind them," said Dy.
"Finally, the family can put this tragic experience behind them," said Dy.
WHAT HAPPENED
Ramon was on board his SUV as he was traversing Quezon Avenue in Quezon City when suddenly one of the accused appeared and waved at him to stop and asked if she could hitch a ride towards a restaurant.
Ramon was on board his SUV as he was traversing Quezon Avenue in Quezon City when suddenly one of the accused appeared and waved at him to stop and asked if she could hitch a ride towards a restaurant.
When they reached the area, a man broke the car's window glass, while 3 more suspects entered his vehicle.
When they reached the area, a man broke the car's window glass, while 3 more suspects entered his vehicle.
He was brought to different places while the kidnappers negotiated for the payment of ransom by his family, which was initially at P15 million until it was reduced to P1 million.
He was brought to different places while the kidnappers negotiated for the payment of ransom by his family, which was initially at P15 million until it was reduced to P1 million.
His wife Avelina Murillo delivered the ransom money to the kidnappers.
His wife Avelina Murillo delivered the ransom money to the kidnappers.
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On the same day, Ramon was released. The Police Anti-Crime Emergency Response conducted manhunt operations that led to the arrest of all the accused.
On the same day, Ramon was released. The Police Anti-Crime Emergency Response conducted manhunt operations that led to the arrest of all the accused.
All of the accused were then identified by the victim Ramon, while accused Florentino Amolo who took the ransom money was identified by his wife Avelina.
All of the accused were then identified by the victim Ramon, while accused Florentino Amolo who took the ransom money was identified by his wife Avelina.
The kidnapping for ransom case was filed against all the accused and was assigned to Quezon City Regional Trial Branch 101 presided by Judge Evangeline Marigomen.
The kidnapping for ransom case was filed against all the accused and was assigned to Quezon City Regional Trial Branch 101 presided by Judge Evangeline Marigomen.
The Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order said cases like this should be fast-tracked and backlogs should be avoided.
The Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order said cases like this should be fast-tracked and backlogs should be avoided.
Despite this, Murillo's family said they were happy with the decision of the court.
Despite this, Murillo's family said they were happy with the decision of the court.
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"It’s a long process, but one message is clear, kidnapping will not go unpunished," said Dy.
"It’s a long process, but one message is clear, kidnapping will not go unpunished," said Dy.
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