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Percy Lapid slay case not yet closed nor solved — PNP
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).
Azurin clarified that authorities have yet to determine the origin of the kill order and identify any potential mastermind.
This contrasts with SPD director Police Brigadier General Kirby John Kraft's earlier statement that the case was solved following the apprehension of suspects, including self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial.
The lawyer for the Mabasa family also emphasized the need to identify and charge the mastermind behind the crime.
Investigators and the Department of Justice are working to validate Escorial's extrajudicial confession with corroborative evidence.
The police continue to review Lapid's radio programs and coordinate with officials regarding alleged middlemen in the plot.
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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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The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) are investigating the murder of broadcaster Percival Mabasa.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated it is "very possible" that the mastermind behind the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid has been identified.
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Joel Escorial, the alleged gunman in the killing of broadcast journalist Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa, surrendered to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed the death of New Bilibid Prison inmate Crisanto Villamor Jr., identified as the alleged middleman in the assassination of broadcaster Percy Lapid.
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