The World - News from April 2, 1985
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One of four elusive witnesses to the murder of Philippine opposition leader Benigno S. Aquino Jr. has been found by sheriffs, officials reported. Ramon Layoso, 58, a private security guard, will testify when the trial of the accused assassins, including armed forces chief Fabian C. Ver, resumes April 10, they said. Aquino was killed Aug. 21, 1983, on arrival at Manila airport after three years of self-imposed exile. Layoso’s testimony is considered vital to the prosecution’s contention that Aquino was killed by members of his military escort.
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