BuCor shows Sebastian's remains, addresses death rumors

Updated TUE · JUL 21, 2020 · 9:27 PM

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) showed photos of Jaybee Sebastian's remains before cremation to address suspicions of foul play.

Sebastian, a convicted drug trafficker and key witness in Senator Leila de Lima's illegal drug case, died on Saturday according to BuCor.

New Bilibid Prison Hospital director Dr. Henry Fabro read Sebastian’s cause of death as myocardial infarction due to COVID-19 complications.

Senator Richard Gordon criticized BuCor for not promptly informing the justice and health departments about inmate deaths from COVID-19.

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra ordered BuCor to notify families before cremation and ensure presence of a DOH representative during swab tests.

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