Tragic discovery in La Romana: Man found lifeless in septic tank
The Gato community, in the province of La Romana, is in shock following the discovery of the lifeless body of Héctor Bienvenido Cedeño Ávila. The man, who resided at kilometer 10 of Cumayasa, had been reported missing days earlier, sparking an intense search that concluded with the tragic discovery on the farm where he worked as a caretaker.
Investigation into possible criminal hands
A detail that has raised alarms among investigators is that the septic tank where the body was located was sealed with cement. This particular condition has led authorities to work under the hypothesis of a possible criminal intervention, although they remain cautious while awaiting the official results of the investigations.
Deployment of authorities
After receiving the alert, a multidisciplinary team led by forensic doctor Joel Cabrera and prosecutor Kelvin Santana arrived at the scene. Agents from the Central Directorate of Investigation (DICRIM), members of the Preventive Police, Civil Defense personnel, and staff from the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) participated in the rescue and body recovery efforts.
- The body was transferred to the INACIF for the legal autopsy.
- Authorities are seeking to determine the exact cause of death.
- So far, no arrests have been reported nor suspects identified.
Family members and community leaders in the area have raised their voices to demand justice, requesting that the competent authorities conduct a deep and exhaustive investigation to clarify the real circumstances of this unfortunate event.
The case remains under active investigation, while the community awaits clear answers regarding what happened to Cedeño Ávila. Alofoke Deportes will continue to follow this event as new official details emerge.
