January 7, 2021
The Makati city prosecutor office has ordered the release of three men who were suspected to be connected with Christine Angela Dacera’s death case and the alleged gangrape. The 23-year-old flight attendant was found unconscious in the bathtub of a posh hotel. She had checked in with her friends to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The case has been referred back to the police for further investigation.
On Wednesday, Benedicto Malcontento, Prosecutor General mentioned in his statement “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 from detention.”
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.
A lawyer and spokesperson for the family of Christine Dacera says drugs were used on the flight attendant and that she was abused before her death. PHOTO FROM DACERA’S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
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MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): The Makati city prosecutor’s office has ordered the release of three suspects in the death of flight attendant Christine Angela Dacera and referred the case back to the police for further investigation.
“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 from detention, ” Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento said in a statement on Wednesday.