The Collegiate Court of the Judicial District of Valverde, in the province of the same name, sentenced Víctor Miguel Ángel Liberato Morán to 30 years of reclusion for the patricide of his father, Félix Antonio Liberato Reyes, who died on May 12, 2025, at the family residence. The sentence was based on evidence presented by the Public Ministry, which identified the accused as responsible for the homicide.
Events and judicial process
The incident took place in a house in the Valverde area, where the accused, his 72-year-old father, and a three-year-old child were present. According to the investigations, the father attempted to intervene at the moment the dispute arose, but lost his life due to the injuries he received. The minor was injured and was taken to the Dr. José Francisco Peñ@ Gómez Maternal and Child Hospital; the National Police reported that the child was under observation and later out of danger.
Prosecutor Luis Enrique Taveras directed the investigation, with the help of Santo Eduardo Espina, while Prosecutor Joel Danilo Evangelista represented the Public Ministry in the court. The case was tried under articles 295, 299, and 302 of the Dominican Penal Code, which deal with homicide and its aggravating circumstances.
Statements from the accused
After his detention, Víctor Liberato Morán made statements to the media in which he explained his version of the events. He claimed that his initial intention was related to the child and that the father intervened to protect him. The accused assured that he did not intend to harm the father and that he had not consumed illicit substances or suffered from psychiatric disorders. He also recounted that, after the incident, he left the house and found a police patrol, to whom he informed about his involvement.
Context and consequences
The patricide, considered a serious crime in Dominican legislation, carries severe penalties. The 30-year sentence reflects the gravity of the fact and the guilt established by the court. The decision directly affects the families involved and the community of Valverde, where the case generated shock and debate about home security.
The court concluded that the evidence presented by the Public Ministry was sufficient to confirm the accused’s penal responsibility. The sentence took effect immediately, and the convicted person will be transferred to the Dominican Republic Penitentiary to serve the imposed sentence.
Credits: diarioaldia.com
