Edgar Matobato
Edgar Matobato is a former member of a death squad in Davao City, Philippines, who gained notoriety for his confessions about committing multiple murders over nearly two decades. In a shocking revelation, he claimed to have disposed of victims' bodies, including allegedly feeding one to a crocodile. His statements have raised significant discussions about extrajudicial killings and human rights violations in the Philippines, particularly during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte, who was known for his harsh anti-drug policies.
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Edgar Matobato testified that Duterte ordered the DDS to eliminate drug criminals.
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Vietnam:
Edgar Matobato testified that Duterte ordered the DDS to eliminate drug dealers and other criminals.
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Edgar Matobato confessed to killing and disposing of many bodies during his time with a death squad.
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