EP 15: Star Fights Back for Justice: The Maggie de la Riva Case | Philippines’ Most Shocking Stories

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Hosted by MJ Felipe, this episode revisits the landmark Maggie de la Riva case of 1967, one of the most high-profile and consequential criminal cases in Philippine history. At the height of her acting career, Maggie was abducted and assaulted by four men from wealthy and influential families. Her courageous testimony in court became a defining moment, ultimately leading to the conviction and execution of the perpetrators. “Philippines’ Most Shocking Stories” is a YouTube series from ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs that looks back into real-life events that stunned the nation — stories that made headlines, triggered investigations and sparked public outcry. The series is hosted by ABS-CBN News reporters who provide new details, fresh perspectives and a comprehensive picture on what happened in these heart-breaking tragedies, true crime cases and national scandals. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: A Star Shattered 1:50 - Who is Maggie de la Riva? 2:44 - The Abduction: June 26, 1967 4:59 - The Abuse at Swanky Hotel 7:36 - "Mommy, I have been raped": Reporting the Crime 9:43 - The Arrests and Confessions 11:06 - The Accused's Defense: A Fabricated Story 13:56 - The Court's Decision 16:20 - Profiles of the Accused: Influential Families 17:09 - The Verdict: Death by Electric Chair 17:54 - The 1972 Execution 19:11 - The Legacy and The Death Penalty Debate Don't forget to like, share and leave your own theories in the comments below. New episodes will be uploaded every Tuesday at 8 PM. Subscribe to the ABS-CBN News channel! - http://bit.ly/TheABSCBNNews Watch full episodes on iWantTFC for FREE here: http://iwanttfc.com Visit our website at http://news.abs-cbn.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS Twitter: https://twitter.com/abscbnnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abscbnnews #MaggieDeLaRiva #PHMostShocking #ShockingStories #MJFelipe #PhilippinesMostShockingStories #ABSCBNNews #TrueCrimePH #PhilippineHistory #JusticeServed