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Aytona vs Castillo Case Summary by Mark Morelos is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This case involves Orlito Villacorta who was convicted of murder for fatally stabbing Danilo Cruz. An eyewitness, Cristina Mendeja, testified that she saw Villacorta suddenly stab Cruz in the store without provocation. Cruz died weeks later from tetanus infection caused by the stab wound. Villacorta claims self-defense and denies the stabbing. The trial court found Villacorta guilty of murder qualified by treachery. The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction. Villacorta appeals, arguing that the prosecuti
- Author
- Mark Morelos
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- EN