Testimony References
Sworn Statement (Oct. 2019)
In October 2019, Magbanua provided a sworn statement asserting she had no knowledge of the Markel murder until she learned of Garcia's arrest. The statement was discussed during the direct examination of witness Patrick Sanford on Day 6 of the Magbanua retrial, indicating the prosecution used it to establish or contrast Magbanua's prior representations about her knowledge.
Magbanua sworn statement (October 2019) — claimed no knowledge of Markel murder until Garcia's arrestSworn Statement (Oct. 2019)
Mentioned Magbanua Retrial
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A sworn pre-trial denial of knowledge is directly relevant to the state's theory that Magbanua was a knowing intermediary in the conspiracy; its introduction through a law enforcement witness allowed the prosecution to frame the statement against other evidence of her involvement.