[ G.R. No. L-294. August 28, 1947 ] G.R. No. L-294
[ G.R. No. L-294. August 28, 1947 ]
PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF AND APPELLEE, VS. BALTAZAR MEDRAN, ACCUSED AND APPELLANT. D E C I S I O N
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MURDER; EVIDENCE; “CORPUS: DELICTI”.—In a murder case, the death of the victim was proved satisfactorily by the declarations of a witness and of a codefendant, both of whom were present, saw, and even participated in the killing and the burial of the corpse. These were corroborated by two other witnesses. Held: “Corpus delicti” is established.