Thursday, December 18, 2014

Laude's sis: I wanted to shove Pemberton


MANILA - "Why did you kill Jennifer?"

The sister of slain Filipino transgender Jennifer Laude confirmed seeing US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton inside an Olongapo regional trial court on Friday.

Marilou Laude said seeing Pemberton, the suspect in the murder of Jennifer, in court brought mixed emotions.

"Mixed emotions. Natatakot, nagagalit. Kung puede lapitan ko siya, tanungin, kung pwede iuntog ko siya sa pader pero napakaraming gwardiya. NCIS na naka-buddy sa kanya."

(I was afraid, angry. If only I could go near him, ask him. If only I could shove his head to a wall but there were so many guards, members of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.)

She said she was able to take a picture of Pemberton inside the court.

Marilou said Pemberton looked at her and then looked away.

If given a chance, she said she wanted to ask Pemberton why he killed Jennifer.

"Ang gusto ko itanong sa kanya paano niya napatay ang kapatid ko e yung mukha niya napakainosente? Paano nya nagawang patayin ng ganun kabilis yung kapatid ko na walang reason?"

Pemberton is facing a murder case for the killing of Filipino transgender Jennifer Laude in Olongapo City last October 11.

He is currently detained at the Mutual Defense Board – Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) facility in Camp Aguinaldo.

On Friday, Pemberton was brought to the court for his fingerprints and mugshots. He also underwent a medical exam.

He was then brought back to the MDB-SEB facility.

Atty. Virgie Suarez, a lawyer of the Laude family, said Pemberton submitted himself to the jurisdiction of the court and was booked.

Atty. Harry Roque, another lawyer of the Laudes, said he will file a motion to have Pemberton transferred to a regular jail. He insisted that only the court can decide on the issue of custody for Pemberton.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com