Police Investigate Brutal Murder of Young Motorcyclist in Villa Altagracia

Villa Altagracia Murder Investigation: Police Probe Death of Young Motorcyclist Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic – The National Police are investigating the death of a young motorcyclist, Miguel Ángel Benítez Mota, 28, whose body was discovered in the El Higüamo area with signs of violence. His red motorcycle was found abandoned in the Tierra Santa sector, known for drug trafficking. "The case is unusual," stated a police spokesperson, "due to the location where the body was found and the abandonment of the motorcycle." Family members had reported Benítez Mota missing since last March. His body was found in an advanced state of decomposition, and it was taken to the municipal hospital morgue. The investigation, led by Lieutenant Colonel Sosa of the DICRIM department, is ongoing. The police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding Benítez Mota's death and apprehend those responsible. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating crime in the region.