Within the society functioned a secret chamber, called Camara Reina, which was presided over by Bonifacio, Jacinto and Pío Valenzuela. This mysterious chamber passed judgment upon those who had betrayed their oath and those accused of certain offenses penalized by Katipunan laws. Every "katipunero" stood in fearful awe of this chamber. According to José P. Santos, throughout the existence of the secret chamber, about five "katipuneros" were convicted and sentenced to die by it. The death sentence was handed down in the figure of a cup with a serpent coiled around it.