Missing woman found half-buried in Samaná; her ex-partner arrested

Samaná is in shock following the discovery of the lifeless body of Delcia Solaini de los Santos, known as “Madelin,” who had been reported missing since last Friday, October 9.

The woman’s corpse was located in an advanced state of decomposition, half-buried in an improvised grave within a rural and wooded area that is difficult to access.

For this case, the National Police arrested Miguel Ángel Alvarado, the victim’s former romantic partner, identified as the main suspect in her death, which is being investigated as an alleged femicide.

Samaná: body found in an improvised grave

According to preliminary information, the discovery was made in a remote area that the victim and her ex-partner used to frequent.

Madelin’s body was found partially buried, after remaining missing for several weeks.

The advanced state of decomposition highlights the need to carry out the corresponding forensic procedures to determine the circumstances and the exact cause of death.

So far, no official details have been provided regarding how the woman’s death occurred or the circumstances that led to the discovery of the body.

Police arrest victim’s ex-partner

Following the discovery, the authorities proceeded with the arrest of Miguel Ángel Alvarado, who is listed as the main suspect in the investigations.

Her arrest is part of the proceedings intended to clarify what happened to Delcia Solaini de los Santos since she was reported missing.

It will be up to the Public Prosecutor’s Office to determine potential criminal liabilities based on the evidence collected during the investigation.

Investigating circumstances of the death

The case has generated concern due to the circumstances in which the woman’s body was found and the time elapsed since her disappearance.

The authorities must establish when the death occurred, how the body arrived at the location where it was found, and whether there are other people linked to the event.

As investigations progress, the relevant agencies are expected to provide further details on this case, which once again places violence against women in the Dominican Republic at the center of public attention.