Puerto Plata, R.D. – A Dominican farmer was killed this Sunday in the community of Estero Hondo, in the Villa Isabela municipality, Puerto Plata province, allegedly at the hands of a Haitian citizen, in a fact that has caused consternation among the residents of the area.
The victim was identified as Welcome Acosta, approximately 85 years old, whose body was found with signs of violence a few meters from his residence, located on Orlando Martínez street of that town. According to preliminary information, Acosta had a deep wound in the neck, apparently caused with a white weapon, in addition to injuries in one of his hands that show a possible struggle.
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The first versions suggest that the author of the crime would be a man of Haitian nationality, nicknamed “Nito”, with whom Acosta would have sustained a dispute related to a supposed debt of two thousand pesos by the application of herbicide on a property. The version has also circulated that the suspect was seen selling a horn that allegedly would have stolen from the victim’s home, which could have intensified the confrontation.
So far, the authorities have not offered an official version, but confirmed that they are investigating the fact. This murder elevates six the number of violent deaths recorded in recent times in Estero Hondo, a community that in recent years has been the scene of other similar events, both with Haitian and Dominican citizens involved.
The community demands justice and greater presence of the authorities to prevent the escalation of violence that affects the tranquility of the area.
