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Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT


National Capital Judicial Region
BRANCH 07, MANILA

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,


Plaintiff
-versus-
CRIMINAL CASE No. 03-
211841
FOR: HOMICIDE

CLEINT GENOBIAGON Y DABLO,


Accused.
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JUDICIAL AFFIDAVIT
of DR. REYNALDO RACAR DAVE, JR.

I, DR. REYNALDO RACAR DAVE, JR., of legal age, Filipino,


resident of No. 6, Gloria Ave, Tandang Sora, Quezon City, after
having been duly sworn to in accordance with the law, hereby
depose and state:

Questions were propounded to me by Atty. Maisie Karissa F.


Atticus of GARREZA Law Offices. The examination was held at 2/F
Salinger Building, Amorsolo St., Makati City.

I am executing this Judicial Affidavit to serve as my direct


testimony. I was asked questions in English which I fully understand,
and I responded truthfully and based on my personal knowledge,
fully conscious that I do so under oath, and that I may face criminal
liability for false testimony and perjury.

OFFER OF TESTIMONY

The testimony of the witness Dr. Reynaldo Racar Dave, Jr. is


being offered to prove:

1. That he is the Medico-Legal Officer who conducted the autopsy


of deceased CASTOR CABASAN Y SEMILLANO;

2. That he executed Medico-Legal Report No. M-696-03 attached

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as Exhibit J;

3. The type of weapon used, the location of the wounds, and the
cause of death;

4. Other matters relevant to the case.

1. Q: Please state your name and other personal circumstances for


the record.
A: I am Dr. Reynaldo Racar Dave, Jr, of legal age, single, and a
Police Senior Inspector and Medico-Legal Officer in Camp Crame,
Quezon City. (Annex A)

2. Q: Why are you here today?


A: To give a sworn statement concerning the death of Castor
Cabasan Y Semillano.

3. Q: What is your educational background?


A: I finished my Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of
Santo Tomas. (Annex B)

4. Q: When did you take and pass the physician licensure exam?
A: I took the exam in 2005 and passed it in the same year.

5. Q: How long have you been practicing your profession as a


Medico-Legal Officer?
A: I have been in this profession for more than 10 years. (Annex C)

6. Q: What are your functions as a Medico-Legal officer?


A: I conduct autopsy on medico-legal cases such as in assault,
rape, and death, to determine the cause, timing, and manner of
such crimes . I am also tasked to make medico-legal reports and
attend court hearings for my medico-legal opinion.

7. Q: Have you ever testified in a court of law as a coroner?


A: Yes, I have.

8. Q: Have you ever examined the body of a man by the name


Castor Cabasan Y Semillano?
A: Yes, I conducted his autopsy.

9. Q: How were you able to identify that the body belonged to one
Castor Cabasan Y Semillano?
A: The remains were personally and visually identified by the
brother of the victim, Francisco Cabasan y Semillano.

10.Q: When did you conduct the autopsy?


A: On February 06, 2021 pursuant to the request of the Detection
and Special Operations Division of the Criminal Investigation
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Division Group, Camp Crame.

11.Q: What was the state of the body of Castor Cabasan Y


Semillano when you examined the same?
A: It was a fairly developed, fairly nourished male cadaver in rigor
mortis with post-mortem lividity on dependent portions of the
body. Conjunctivae lips and nailbeds are cyanotic. The exposed
portions of the upper and (lower) extremities are soaked with
green paint.

12.Q: Were there any distinctive marks?


A: Yes, the body sustained five stab wounds.

13. Q: How will you describe the first stab wound and its location?
A: The first stab wound was located on the left pectoral region
measuring 3 x 1.3 cm, 8 cm from the posterior midline, 8 cm deep,
directed posteriorwards, downwards and medial downwards
piercing the underlying soft tissues and muscle fracturing the 3 rd
left rib and puncturing the lower lobe of the left lung and left
auricle of the heart.

14. Q: How will you describe the second stab wound and its
location?
A: The second stab wound was located on the right pectoral region,
measuring 2.5 x 0.9 cm, 2 cm from the anterior midline, 8cm deep,
directed posteriorwards, downwards and to the right, piercing the
underlying soft tissues and muscle, fracturing the 3 rd left rib and
puncturing the right auricle of the heart.

15. Q: How will you describe the third stab wound and its location?
A: The third stab wound was located on the left inguinal region,
measuring 2.5x0.7cm, 16 cm from the AML, piercing the underlying
soft tissues and muscles.

16. Q: How will you describe the fourth stab wound and its
location?
A: The fourth stab wound was located on the left costal region,
measuring 7x2.7cm, 7 cm from the posterior midline piercing the
underlying soft tissues, muscles, and the 10th intercostal space.

17. Q: How will you describe the fifth stab wound and its location?
A: The fifth stab wound was located on the left buttocks, measuring
2.4x1cm, 9 cm from the posterior midline piercing the underlying soft
tissues and muscles.

18. Q: What are your other findings, if any?


A: The head and neck were grossly unremarkable. The extremities
had no injuries. 500cc of blood and blood clots were evacuated from
the thoracic cavities while the stomach is partially full of food

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particles which are mostly rice.

19. Q: Based on your findings, what is the cause of death?


A: Hemorrhagic shock secondary to stab wound on the trunk.

20. Q: Are these findings reduced in writing?


A: Yes, these are contained in Medico-Legal Report No. M-696-03.

21. Q: Is the signature affixed in Medico-Legal Report No. M-696-03


purporting to be that of Reynaldo Racar Dave Jr, your name and
signature?
A: Yes.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day 7th


day of February, 2021, at Makati City, Philippines.

Reynaldo Racar Dave Jr.

LAWYER’S ATTESTATION CLAUSE


I, ATTY. MAISIE KARISSA F. ATTICUS, hereby attest that I
faithfully recorded the questions propounded and the corresponding
answers given by the witness DR. REYNALDO RACAR DAVE, JR. I
did not in any way coach or teach or instruct the witness on how to
answer or any other person or persons then present or assist the
witness regarding the latter’s answers.

ATTY. MAISIE KARISSA F. ATTICUS


Roll No. 53429-2010
IBP No. 808567-1/3/2018
PTR No. 4122124- 1/3/2020; Makati
MCLE Compliance III No. 0014702
Issued on April 22, 2020

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 7 th day of


February, 2021, at Makati City, Philippines, affiants, presenting their
competent evidence of identity as follows:

NAME COMPETENT DATE OF EXPIRY


EVIDENCE OF
IDENTITY
REYNALDO Driver’s License No. 03 January 2023
RACAR DAVE, JR N23-3432-243
MAISIE KARISSA F. Driver’s License No. 14 February 2023
ATTICUS N23-35552-256

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Bearing their photograph and signature known to me as the same
persons who personally signed the foregoing instrument before me.

Administering Officer/Notary Public


ATTY. MIKE S. BALAG
Roll No. 57779-2006
IBP No. 82227-1/3/12
TR No. 4228364- 1/3/12;Manila
MCLE Compliance III No. 002821

Issued on April 22, 2020

Doc. No. 272;


Page No. 78;
Book No. 987;
Series of 2021.

Copy Furnished:

ATTY. PAOLO INFANTE


Assistant City Prosecutor
City of Manila

ATTY. ALEEZAH GERTRUDE REGADO


REGADO, BONOAN, AND NAVARRO LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused
123 Coconut Drive, Seashell Avenue
Tagbilaran City

CLEINT GENOBIAGON Y DABLO


Accused
Purok 10-B, Manique,
Davao Del Norte

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