Autopsy reveals serious injuries suffered by Dormitorio

The autopsy report of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio showed severe injuries leading to his death, including the swelling of his testicles to the size of two adult fists.

Dormitorio's external genitalia was "reddish" in color and parts near the area were also riddled with burn marks, according to a report on GMA's Saksi.

Aside from the bruises found on Dormitorio's head, the brain was swollen and congested while blood vessels were engorged.

Dormitorio's kidneys were also found to be bruised and swollen "with massive contusions on their poles."

The autopsy showed that a part of Dormitorio's large intestine had ruptures and tears. His stomach was filled with two liters of blood and was diagnosed with a serious infection.

According to the autopsy report, Dormitorio died due to acute peritonitis secondary to blunt traumatic injury to the abdomen.

Dormitorio was declared dead in the morning of September 18 after being rushed to the PMA Hospital. He was laid to rest at Cagayan de Oro City on September 25.

Cadet 1st Class Axl Rey Sanopao, Cadet 2nd Class Christian Zacarias, Cadet 3rd Class Shalimar Imperial, Cadet 3rd Class Felix Lumbag, Cadet 3rd Class Julius Carlo Tadena, Cadet 3rd Class Rey David John Volante, and Cadet 3rd Class John Vincent Manalo were charged with murder raps and the violation of the anti-hazing and anti-torture laws.

Also charged were tactical officers Major Rex Bolo, Captain Jeffrey Batistana, and Physicians Captain Flor Apple Apostol, Major Maria Ofelia Beloy, and Lieutenant Colonel Cesar Candelaria. —Joahna Lei Casilao/LDF, GMA News