LOOK: Convicted rapist-murderer Sanchez still detained in Bilibid

Convicted rapist and murderer Antonio Sanchez is still detained at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa as of Thursday.

Convicted rapist and murderer Antonio Sanchez is still inside the New Bilibid Prison. He is now 73 years old. Photos by Michael Joe Delizo / Twitter: @michael_delizo

This, amid reports that the former Calauan town mayor was spotted outside prison, which Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra earlier said the agency will look into.


Social media posts also claimed that Sanchez was seen in his house in Calauan, Laguna as early as 2 months ago.

Convicted murderer and rapist Antonio Sanchez is well-treated inside the New Bilibid Prison. Photos by Michael Joe Delizo / Twitter: @michael_delizo

The looming release of Sanchez has sparked public outcry, with the Bureau of Corrections saying the former mayor's freedom was not guaranteed under a new law increasing the good conduct time allowance for inmates.


Sanchez was convicted on March 11, 1995 for the murder of University of the Philippines Los Baños students Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez. Sarmenta was also found raped.

Convicted murderer and rapist Antonio Sanchez is well-treated inside the New Bilibid Prison. Photos by Michael Joe Delizo / Twitter: @michael_delizo

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This article first appeared on ABS-CBN News.