Where is Zaldy Ampatuan now?
New Bilibid Prison
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| Zaldy Ampatuan | |
|---|---|
| Criminal information | |
| Criminal status | Currently incarcerated at New Bilibid Prison |
| Conviction(s) | 58 counts of murder |
| Criminal penalty | Reclusion perpetua (40 years imprisonment) and ₱155.6 million in damages |
When was the Ampatuan massacre?
November 23, 2009Maguindanao massacre / Start date
The Maguindanao massacre, also known as the Ampatuan massacre, named after the town where mass graves of victims were found, occurred on the morning of November 23, 2009, in the town of Ampatuan in Maguindanao province, on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
Who led the Maguindanao massacre?
Andal Ampatuan Jr, a town mayor in Maguindanao province in Mindanao island, and several of his politically powerful relatives, stand accused of killing 58 people, including family members of their political rival, 32 journalists and several witnesses.
Who were killed in Ampatuan massacre?
On November 23, 2009, 58 people – including 32 journalists – were shot and murdered in Maguindanao, on the southern island of Mindanao. The killing was the single worst massacre of journalists in the history and today media defenders joined the families of the victims in the ongoing fight for justice.
Who is the mastermind in Maguindanao massacre?
The masterminds of this horrific crime – Andal Ampatuan Jr. and his brother Zaldy Ampatuan Jr. – were sentenced to life in prison without parole. But out of more than 107 who stood trial, only 28 people were convicted of murder, receiving 40-year prison terms, minus 10 for time served.
Who is behind the Ampatuan massacre?
The accused members of Ampatuan family include the patriarch of the clan, Andal Ampatuan Sr., who was accused of planning the massacre; and Andal Ampatuan Jr., or Datu Unsay, who is accused of leading the killing himself. Andal Sr., then 74, died in July, 2015 while in detention.
How many were killed in Maguindanao massacre?
58 people
On November 23, 2009, 58 people – including 32 journalists – were shot and murdered in Maguindanao, on the southern island of Mindanao. The killing was the single worst massacre of journalists in the history and today media defenders joined the families of the victims in the ongoing fight for justice.
Who killed Ampatuan?
Andal Ampatuan Sr finally died of liver cancer in 2015 without having been brought to trial. The No. 2 suspect, Andal Ampatuan Jr, is regarded as the massacre’s ring-leader. Several witnesses say he actually led the group of 100 men who staged the ambush and carried out the massacre.
Who is leader of Maguindanao massacre?
Andal Sr. started building his political empire in the 1970s following the late President Ferdinand Marcos’ declaration of martial law. He was appointed commander of a paramilitary unit before getting elected as vice mayor and then mayor of Magonoy. The family patriarch became Maguindanao governor in 2000.
