In Santo Domingo the National Police detained Carlos Vicente Oviedo, 51, who had been on the run since October 16, 2023, when the homicide of Luisa Paulino Puello was recorded in her home in Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal province.
Case context
The incident occurred in the victim’s house when Oviedo allegedly went looking for his son, with whom he had planned a confrontation. Not finding the young man, he turned to the victim, causing her death. Authorities have not yet established the exact details of the crime.
Detention and transfer
After confirming the detainee’s identity, agents transferred him to the police station in Villa Altagracia, where he remains in custody while the process moves forward for his handover to the Public Ministry.
Community reactions
Family members of the victim, a sister and a son, demanded that the case proceed and be judged with the severity the law provides. Residents of the El 40 area, where the event occurred, expressed hope that justice will be served after two years of the accused’s absence.
Next steps
The Public Ministry will evaluate the presented evidence and decide on formal charges and the measures that will be requested. Oviedo’s capture reopens the judicial phase, allowing progress in the investigation and in the relevant legal actions.
Source credits: diarioaldia.com
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