DNAs of 4 accused in Degamo slay match with DNAs found in crime scene

Four of the accused in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo may have recanted their earlier testimonies, but DNA samples from them matches with the samples found in the shooters’ vehicle and at the scene of the crime. | T2TupasINQ

SUPPORT, SYMPATHY Acting Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. condoles with widowed Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo, as constituents of her husband, former Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, form a line to pay their final respects to the slain official. —File photos by FERDINAND EDRALIN

MANILA, Philippines–Four of the accused in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo may have recanted their earlier testimonies, but DNA samples from them matches with the samples found in the shooters’ vehicle and at the scene of the crime. At a press conference, Atty. Levito Baligod, counsel for the Degamo Family, said blood samples from Rogelio Antipolo, John Louie Gonyon, Osmundo Rivero, and Winrich Isturis matched the DNA samples found in the shooters’ vehicle and at the Degamo compound where the killing took place.

“Kahit mag-recant ang mga shooters na ito [even if they recant], we can still successfully prosecute the cases,” he added.

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