Tragedy in Arenoso: Teenager reported missing found dead
Consternation in the Duarte province following the discovery of the body of Alexandra Montero, a 16-year-old teenager affectionately known as Paloma, who was found lifeless in the waters of the Agripo canal, located in the community of Cuba, in the municipal district of El Aguacate, Arenoso municipality.
The young woman had been reported missing by her relatives after not returning home following an outing with three friends. This event immediately triggered an intense search operation in which community members, her loved ones, and various relief agencies actively participated.
Ongoing research
Following the tragic discovery, the authorities have initiated the corresponding proceedings to clarify the facts. As a fundamental part of the investigative process, the three minors who were accompanying the victim before their disappearance are being interviewed to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the death.
The case has caused deep shock among the inhabitants of Arenoso, who hope that the investigations will determine what happened to the teenager and if there is any criminal liability.
Although preliminarily some residents have linked the location of the discovery to an alleged point of sale for illicit substances, the authorities have been emphatic in pointing out that such information has not been confirmed. In that sense, official agencies have requested that the public maintain caution and await the conclusive results of the investigations.
- The National Institute of Forensic Sciences (Inacif) will proceed with the autopsy to determine the official cause of death.
- The Public Ministry and the National Police are maintaining active evidence collection efforts.
- The community of Arenoso remains waiting for further details regarding this event that has brought mourning to the region.
