2 charged for murder of Zamboanga judge Lacaya
TWO SUSPECTS have been charged for the May 9 killing of Judge Reymar L. Lacaya, who was the presiding judge of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 28. In the information filed before RTC Branch 28, the provincial prosecutor said Juliver S. Cabating and “Ramil” conspired in the judge’s murder. “(T)he above-named accused, conspiring together, confederating with and mutually helping one another, armed with firearms and with intent to kill by means of treachery, did then and there wilfully, unlawfully and feloniously attack, assault and shot one Judger Reymar L. Lacaya,” the information read. The Office of the Provincial Prosecutor found probable cause that the two conspired in the crime based on the affidavits of witnesses, documents, photographs and video footages. Mr. Lacaya was the 30th judge killed in service since 1999, according to the SC. — Vann Marlo M. Villegas
