Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 308, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1912 — The Slayer of Miaco. [ARTICLE]

The Slayer of Miaco.

One of the most peculiar cases ever brought to the attention of the court of first instance recently came to light in Pangasinan Province. Pedro Pabaira, with two others, was! accused of the murder of Bemabe Laco, and on being brought to trial the first pleaded guilty, there being an aggravating circumstance of treachery, and was sentenced to 20 years in Bilibid. Now it comes to light that the deceased was Miaco, an outlaw, who deserted from the constabulary some time ago, taking with him various arms and accoutrements and who had engaged in outlawry since that time. There was a reward of 500 pesos out for his capture, dead or alive. The, question now is. Should the prisoner serve his term for killing a fel-low-citizen, or should he be liberated and given a reward for killing an enemy to society?—Manila Weekly Times.