Justice Remulla claims DOJ and NBI are handling an inappropriate post-mortem examination of Kian delos Santos
The ongoing investigation into the improper autopsy of Kian delos Santos, a 17-year-old boy who was brutally killed in 2017 during the Philippine government's war on drugs, remains a focus of attention for government authorities. However, specific recent developments or conclusions from the investigation have yet to be disclosed.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun, who reexamined Kian's body, discovered two new important findings. One of these findings included a bullet that was recovered around Kian's neck area, which entered through the boy's back. The Philippine National Police (PNP) acknowledged these findings.
DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla is currently working on the matter, addressing concerns about the improper autopsy of Kian delos Santos. Despite this, he has reiterated his opposition to submitting any reports or evidence related to this case to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The ICC has expressed dissatisfaction with the Philippine government's intervention in the killings of Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo "Kulot" de Guzman, and has resumed investigations into the drug war killings in the Philippines. However, it's important to note that the Philippines is not a member of the ICC.
Human rights and international law experts claim that the ICC retains jurisdiction over alleged crimes that occurred when the Philippines was still a member-state, including drug war killings. Despite this, no available information from the search results confirms that the DOJ has forwarded any reports or evidence connected to Kian delos Santos’ autopsy or death to the ICC.
The only known murder conviction among high-profile drug war cases in the Philippines is the conviction of the cops who killed Kian delos Santos. The PNP mentioned the conviction of all the accused for Kian's murder by a competent court.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is also working on the case, and the victim's families have expressed their intention to come forward to the NBI for dialogue and to give their testimonies.
For detailed or official updates, checking direct government or DOJ releases or credible news agencies covering this case would be advisable.
Politics and general-news outlets have reported on the ongoing investigation into the improper autopsy of Kian delos Santos, a case that also involves crime-and-justice issues. Despite the Philippine National Police acknowledging new findings in the autopsy, no recent updates on the investigation or legal proceedings have been disclosed by government authorities or the Department of Justice.
