The Second Collegiate Court of the National District of Santo Domingo sentenced Yokeiry Coronado de la Cruz and Jeider Montero Medina to 30 years in prison for child abuse and the death of a seven-year-old girl in Los Guandules, National District, in August 2025. The sentence, published today, also orders the payment of a RD$5,000,000 indemnification to the beneficiaries.
Events that gave rise to the process
In the passageways of the Los Guandules sector, a seven-year-old girl was a victim of aggressions that, according to the records of the judicial process, caused her death. The authorities investigated the acts of abuse and the lack of supervision of her caregivers, identified as Yokeiry Coronado de la Cruz and her partner, Jeider Montero Medina.
Decision of the court
After analyzing the evidence presented, the judges declared both accused guilty, determining an individual penalty of 30 years in prison each, as punishment for the abuse and death of the minor. The sentence also contemplates the payment of a five-million-peso indemnification, destined for the victims and the entities responsible for child protection.
Legal context and compliance forecast
The case is framed within the Code for the Child Protection System and Fundamental Rights of Children, Adolescents, and Infants (Law 136-03), which establishes strict measures to prevent and punish child abuse. The imposition of the penalty aims to reinforce compliance with protection norms and serve as a deterrent for future incidents.
Relevance for Dominican society
The sentence highlights the gravity of crimes against childhood and the responsibility of adults who care for minors. The judicial measure aims to ensure that aggressors face legal consequences and that the community receives a clear message that a child’s death due to abuse will not be tolerated.
Implications for the prison system
The court did not specify the prison center where they will serve their sentences. It is expected that the authorities of the administration of justice will designate the corresponding institution, in accordance with security criteria and the nature of the sentence.
Reactions and next steps
The girl’s family and child protection organizations have expressed their satisfaction with the sentence, pointing out that it represents adequate justice. The process will follow the usual protocols for the execution of the sentence and the payment of the indemnification.
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