In December 28, 1970, Rogelio Canal , died from overdose of drugs while still in prison.

On February 6,
1971, the supreme court found the remaining three men guilty and sentence to death by electric chair.
Each of them were also ordered to pay P10,000 plus each has to pay ¼ of the cost. In December 28,
1970, Rogelio Canal , died from overdose of drugs while still in prison. On February 6, 1971, the supreme
court found the remaining three men guilty and sentence to death by electric chair. Each of them were
also ordered to pay P10,000 plus each has to pay ¼ of the cost. (I am assuming that the cost here refers
to the court cost).

main defense x x x, the three accused advance the proposition that nothing happened in Swanky Hotel
except for a strip-tease” which Maggie agreed to do for “P1,000, with a P100.00 down and the balance
to be paid ‘later.’ The Court cannot believe that any woman exists, even one habitual engaged in this
kind of entertainment (which Maggie de la Riva has not been proven to be) who would consent (and as
easily and promptly as defense claims) to do a performance, not even for all the money in the words
after the rough handling she experienced x x x.” x x x. Besides. The manner of payment offered for the
performance is again something beyond even the wildest expectations. x x x. Since when are
exposition(s) of the flesh paid on installment basis? By the very precautious nature of their pitiful calling,
women who sell their attractions are usually very shrewd and it is expected that they could demand full
payment before curtain call. x x x. Finally, it is odd that not one of these men should have mentioned
(these) circumstances during their interview with anyone, x x x, One cannot escape the very strong
suspicion that this story is a last ditch, desperate attempt to save the day for the accused.”