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G.R. 114972 is a Supreme Court decision dated January 24, 1996 that affirmed the conviction of Fernando Castañeda y Sales for robbery with rape by the Regional Trial Court of xxx. The accused-appellant appealed on the grounds that he was not positively identified by the victim and that his confession was obtained through torture and coercion¹. The Supreme Court rejected his arguments and found him guilty beyond reasonable doubt based on the victim's testimony, his confession, and other circumstantial evidence. The Court also ruled that his confession was voluntary and admissible as it complied with the constitutional requirements for custodial investigation.

Source: 08/03/2023(1) G.R. No. 114972 - Lawphil. https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1996/jan1996/gr_114972_1996.html Accessed 08/03/2023.
(2) G.R. 114972 - PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, VS .... https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/33471 Accessed 08/03/2023.
(3) G.R. No. 114972 January 24, 1996 - ChanRobles. https://www.chanrobles.com/cralaw/1996januarydecisions.php?id=21 Accessed 08/03/2023.

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