Manila Bulletin
DOJ set to start preliminary investigation
on murder complaint in Percy Lapid killing
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to start its preliminary investigation on October 24th concerning the murder complaint against Joel Escorial, the self-confessed gunman in the killing of radio broadcaster Percy Lapid, and his three alleged accomplices.
Escorial, along with brothers Israel and Edmund Dimaculangan, and an individual identified as 'Orly' or 'Orlando,' are named in the complaint filed by the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The Dimaculangan brothers and 'Orly' remain at large, while Escorial surrendered to the PNP due to fears for his safety.
In his affidavit, Escorial identified Crisanto Palana Villamor, alias 'Idoy,' from the National Bilibid Prison (NBP) as the person who contracted him to kill Lapid for P550,000.
Escorial also revealed that Christopher Bacoto, also known as 'Jerry Sandoval,' instructed his companions to help in killing Percy Lapid.
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Murder complaints were filed against Joel Escorial, the self-confessed gunman in the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid, and his alleged accomplices Israel and Edmon Dimaculangan, and a certain "Orly" or "Orlando."
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. stated that the killing of broadcast journalist Percy Lapid is not yet solved, contradicting an earlier declaration by the Southern Police District (SPD).
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