CCTV recordings in the Herrera sector, Santo Domingo West, revealed the detention of Andy Louissaint, a 47-year-old Haitian-American businessman who had been reported missing in the Dominican Republic. The incident, recorded in real-time, allowed authorities to identify the perpetrator and advance the investigation.
At the time captured, two men were identified by authorities as suspects in the case. Among them are José Antonio Martínez Joseph, a 41-year-old Haitian-origin businessman with US citizenship, and Juan Gabriel Marte Ramírez, a 26-year-old Dominican. Both were detained and are under custody while the judicial process unfolds.
Detention and body discovery
Following the capture, authorities directed the investigation towards a commercial establishment in the same sector. There, a structure within the local contained indications of Louissaint’s location. The businessman’s body was found inside that structure, constituting a key piece of evidence collected.
Statements and interviews
During the interrogation, Martínez Joseph admitted his involvement in the events, according to authorities. The detainee also offered a version of his intervention, while the Public Ministry continues to gather elements to be presented to the justice. Marte Ramírez remains under custody for his alleged connection to the case and the actions following the investigated fact.
Legal procedure
As of the current date, the judicial process has not concluded. The accusations will be presented in the justice system, and the detained will respond to the courts. The security cameras form part of the evidence reviewed by investigators to establish the sequence of events and determine the involvement of each person involved.
Background and context
Louissaint’s disappearance triggered an investigation after family members and acquaintances reported his absence. The businessman had ties between Haiti, the United States, and the Dominican Republic, increasing the complexity of the case and the attention of local authorities.
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