Man kills alleged thief after catching him stealing plantains and pumpkins on his farm in Santiago

Santiago.- A man was arrested by the National Police accused of causing the death of another after allegedly catching him stealing a bunch of bananas on his property, in an incident that occurred last Monday in the Bajo Mundo sector, Tamboril municipality. The victim was identified as José Rafael Caraballo Reyes, 39 years old, who died while receiving medical attention due to severe head trauma, according to the preliminary report from the authorities.

Pablo De Sena Javier, alias “Pablito”, 54, was arrested for the fact that, according to the police report, he had assaulted Caraballo Reyes after finding him inside his farm, allegedly stealing plantains and pumpkins

Authorities indicated that during the arrest, the accused was found with a pipe, which is presumed to have been used in the assault. However, initial reports also mention the use of a bat, which is part of the ongoing investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident.

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The detainee was transferred to the Homicide Department of the Cibao Central Directorate, where he remained in custody and did not offer statements to the press. According to his preliminary version, De Sena Javier alleged that the victim kept him in constant turmoil due to alleged repeated thefts on his property, a situation that would have led to the confrontation. The Public Ministry is preparing to bring the accused to justice in the coming hours, while the authorities continue to deepen the investigations to determine responsibilities and clarify the facts.