Murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez information
1993 crimes in Laguna, Philippines
Murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez
Sarmenta (left) and Gomez
Location
Calauan, Laguna, Philippines
Date
June 28, 1993; 30 years ago (1993-06-28)
Attack type
Kidnapping, rape, shooting
Weapons
M16 rifle[1]
Deaths
2
Perpetrators
Antonio Sanchez (Deceased)
Assailants
Luis Corcolon Rogelio Corcolon George Medialdea Baldwin Brion Pepito Kawit Zoilo Ama
Verdict
Guilty (March 14, 1995)
Convictions
Seven terms of reclusión perpetua
People of the Philippines v. Sanchez, et al.
Court
Supreme Court of the Philippines en banc
Full case name
The People of the Philippines, v. Mayor Antonio L. Sanchez, George Medialdea, Zoilo Ama, Baldwin Brion, Luis Corcolon, Rogelio Corcolon, and Pepito Kawit
Decided
January 25, 1999
Citation
G.R. Nos. 121039–45
Case history
Appealed from
Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 70: People of the Philippines v. Sanchez et al. (Criminal Case Nos. 93-124634–37)
Holding
Ponente
Alicia Austria-Martinez, joined by Davide, Jr. (Chief Justice), Melo, Kapunan and Pardo
Appeal dismissed, challenged witness testimony upheld, discrepancies do not "necessarily discredit witnesses". Fine raised from ₱50,000 to ₱700,000.
Antonio L. Sanchez v. Hon. Demetriou, et al.
Court
Supreme Court of the Philippines en banc
Full case name
Antonio L. Sanchez, v. The Honorable Harriet O. Demetriou (in her capacity as Presiding Judge of Regional Trial Court, NCR, Branch 70, Pasig), The Honorable Franklin Drilon (in his capacity as Secretary of Justice), Jovencito R. Zuño, Lonardo C. Guiyab, Carlos L. De Leon, Ramoncito C. Mison, Reynaldo J. Lugtu, and Rodrigo P. Lorenzo (the last six respondents in their official capacities as members of the State Prosecutor's Office)
Decided
November 9, 1993
Citation
G.R. No. 111771-77
Case history
Prior action(s)
Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 70: People of the Philippines v. Sanchez et al. (Criminal Case Nos. 93-124634–37)
Holding
Ponente
Isagani A. Cruz, joined by Feliciano, Padilla, Bidin, Regalado, Davide, Jr. (Chief Justice), Romero, Nocon, Melo, Quiason, Puno and Vitug (Narvasa took no part, Bellosillo was on leave)
Allegation that the murder charge was "connected with the discharge of his functions as municipal mayor" dismissed, no bias on part of judge found.
People of the Philippines v. Sanchez, et al.
Court
PasigRegional Trial Court
Branch
70
Decided
March 11, 1995
Citation
Criminal Case Nos. 93-124634–3
Case history
Appealed from
Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 7: People of the Philippines v. Sanchez et al. (Criminal Case Nos. 93-124634–37), arrest warrant issued, case sent to Pasig
Holding
Ponente
Harriet Demetriou
Sanchez guilty, sentenced to seven terms of reclusion perpetua
The murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez occurred on June 28, 1993 in Calauan, Laguna, Philippines. The case involved police personnel and the late Antonio Sanchez, the former mayor of Calauan, who were tried and convicted of the crime. Sanchez was accused of masterminding the abduction of Sarmenta and her companion, Gomez, and the subsequent rape and murder of Sarmenta and the torture and murder of Gomez. The victims were both students of the University of the Philippines, Los Baños (UPLB).[2][3][4]
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^Kathleen M. Dijamco (March 23, 1995). "Senators on Sanchez: Triumph of Justice". Filipino Reporter. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
^"GMA News Research: Celebrated rape cases in the Philippines". images.gmanews.tv. Archived from the original on August 13, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
^"G.R. Nos. 111771-77". www.lawphil.net. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
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