William de Jesus Batista Checo still alive and when he was being escorted by Police after being handed over by the farmers. Photo elnuevodiario.com.do
Santo Domingo.- The farmers who captured two men implicated in the kidnapping of Eduardo Baldera, 21 and who were later shot dead by the a patrol denounced that the Police has given them money to not to talk to the press about the case.
One of the farmers, Danilo Martinez, refused to specify to how he handed over one of Baldera’s alleged kidnapers, William de Jesus Batista Checo, to the Sabana Cruz village supervisor Lino Socio Vásquez, affirming that the agents from nearby Villa Vásquez prohibited it.
Vazquez, who revealed he was also given 5,000 pesos in exchange for his silence, said he arrested the suspect, together with other villagers and handed over to Police alive, affirming that there’s a video to prove it. “We handed him over safe and sound and I don’t know why the Police now says he died in a shootout.”
The official also affirmed that he’ll return the money the Police allegedly gave him, since “I prefer my 65 years to be in peace with God and not be an accomplice of a crime.”
Vazquez said Silvio Diaz, also a kidnapping suspect, was also taken to the Navy Post at the costal village Las Canas by residents of the community Los Conucos, for which he doubts his death in an exchange of gunfire, since they haven’t heard shots in the place where the alleged shootout took place.
In Sabana Cruz and in Los Conucos as well, the inhabitants say they don’t believe the kidnapping version nor the Police report on how both alleged kidnappers were killed.
For that reason they asked Police chief Rafael Guzmán, who Thursday morning traveled to Villa Vazquez, to widen the investigation.
From: United States, New York City
"The official also affirmed that he’ll return the money the Police allegedly gave him, since “I prefer my 65 years to be in peace with God and not be an accomplice of a crime.”"
Coño. Todavia hay gente seria en esta vida.
From: United States, Faber College Double Secret Probation
this is really smelly and now you know why you need a program because you cannot tell the Cops from the Kidnappers......like they were baseball teams " Get your programs here "
From: United States, Faber College Double Secret Probation
Cibby he was just saying that he spent the 5000 on cold Presidentes
From: United States, New York City
blutarsky=dobbs?
From: United States, Faber College Double Secret Probation
Written by: dagtan, 15 Oct 2009 3:25 PM
From: United States
I though I was reading about Mexico for while and all of sudden, what!, DR. I do not know what in the heck will be next.
From: United States, Faber College Double Secret Probation
Written by: Gringo_1, 15 Oct 2009 3:44 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
Funny. There is actually a toga party at the Hotel Cascada in Maimon this Saturday night with live music All are invited to come. the Toga party follows the very successful: Pirates of the Caribbean Night, Hawaiian Night, and Cowboys and Indians night. And believe it or not, the locals are starting to come with costumes!!!!
From: United States
The real version of their death, they we're first beat up with "Ninguno" and later the police shoot their stupid brains out.!!!!
Who wants to do more "Kidnapping" ??????
Sad but effective with this people, kidnapping its a No-No
From: United States, Faber College Double Secret Probation
Gringo you are putting me on
From: United States
"The official also affirmed that he’ll return the money the Police allegedly gave him, since “I prefer my 65 years to be in peace with God and not be an accomplice of a crime.”"
Coño. Todavia hay gente seria en esta vida.
What Crime ?, the minute you deprive anyone from their liberties, your gone buddy.....!!
From: United States, Faber College Double Secret Probation
maybe the coppers were co conspirators but then again perish the thought any thing like that could happen in this country ......how foolish of me
From: United States
I would visit the Hispaniola once more after the police repeat this
"100 times more".
LOL
From: United States
People with so much negative thoughts could only hide behind lines written on a blog, when in reality the problem does not consist of Kidnnaping at all, but the extremely low salaries, poverty, education, healthcare, and the overall welfare of the citizen in DR.
We should be ashame of the use of such methods as any avenue to irradicate crime in any circunstance.
Be respectful to others regardless of their background and history.
Crime will never stop until the the citizens of DR are warranty decent living condition.
JOBS
ELECTRICITY
HOUSING
SECURITY
From: United States
jobs
electricity
housing
security
the new independant movement "teces"
trabajo
educacion
casa
electricidad
seguridad
From: United States
OMG! I don't believe it.....a payoff without IMF money!
The people of the DR deserve so much better....perhaps it's time for a little Charlie Bronson in the streets...you know, late night vigilantes.....let the bodies hit the floor
From: United States, New Haven, CT
I don't agree with Vigilante justice for the simple fact that people as ignorant as they can be might just start shooting each other for trivial things.
Two hypothesis make sense here...
1. The police Captain was like, liquidate them so that others may know we won't tolerate that sort of stuff.
2. the police from the area were in on it and didn't want anyone knowing.
I'm no Sherlock Holmes but it seems police officers there run rampant with violence ( how do they ever pass the Psych exam given to them?)
Ohh wait that's just to make sure they don't perform beastiality...
but why the payoff is the big question??
I think we need to re-consider the capital punishment in the Island, the only problem is the church is very strong and as we all know from history ( inquisition) they are definately not shy about bashing some heads in the name of our lord...
The again Gen. Fermin gave a national shoot on site annocement to anyone found by them guilty of kidnapping...
From: United States
Eduardo Baldera, 21 was going to solve the financial problem of this two criminals, until any of your family members go trough this, patsy, don't call anyone a "Negative".
This execution was ordered from Santo Domingo and I approve it.
There was a time in the early 80's for teens to walk through Santo Domingo sidewalks at night with "Zero" incidents, now some Dominicans have their PLD government , and now the population has to stay indoors because their afraid of enjoing life.
If ask, I will shoot 100 of them with my own hands every freaking day until I kill them all, starting with the top head, he is the first that should had been removed long time ago. All this deplorable situation its happening because of the lack of "Respect" this individual has for any "institution" of your country.
And they have the balls to say that "el Jefe" was bad for the country, F)*)(&() Y08098 all, you all low lifes "Revolutionaries" , your not more that elephant "Dong"
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
This is a very tough situation, and one that shouldn't be taken lightly, for it has grave implications.
I have not seen any evidence that the annihilated individuals were the perpetrators, as they were not given the benefit of a trial and convicted. Upon conviction, perhaps they should've hanged in public square, shot or thrown into ocean with a weight around their necks.
However, this brand of justice is outside the rule of law, and it reduces us to a level of backwardness approaching neanderthal times. It states we are a banana republic and a lawless state, which clearly deflates the egos of those who think we are par with some lesser European countries.
As I see things, especially with all the blatant corruption and crime with overt impunity, I can't help but feel great hopelessness for the Dominican nation and its future.
Our history dictates that redress will only come by the strongman rule.
Trujillo shall reincarnate.
Sad!
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
As I study Mr. Batista's face, I see a determined resignation to his fate. I read no fear and detect a perverse sense of honor. His expression seems to convey that the end justified the means, and he's at peace with that.
Assuming that he indeed perpetrated the purported crime, I can't help bu wonder what his motives were. Was he driven by hunger and despair, or need to right a wrong or was he just a common and heartless, despicable and opportunistic criminal? Guess we will never know the truth, for he clearly died in shootout with competent authorities.
Dominican justice at its best: quick and efficient; no need for worthless and costly trials. He was guilty.....someone said he was, and it must've been true-he is dead!
Written by: synapse, 16 Oct 2009 1:46 AM
From: United States
I am convinced that these two were silenced for screwing up and they had to be killed to keep from implicating the police in the plot.
The simple minds will see it as vigilantism and they will look like heroes.
Most kidnappings in banana republics that don't pay the police a living wage, have police involvement. It is too bad that police have to become criminals to survive by selling their authority to the highest bidder.
Written by: agibus 
, 16 Oct 2009 5:43 AM
From: United States
More than a scandal news like this is a shame over the Institution.Reform and investigations by special agents must run cos they have to cut the fish head before it's too late.
Written by: jcl_67, 16 Oct 2009 12:48 PM
From: Dominican Republic
All this proves is you can never never trust the police in this country, they will do what they have to keep the silence, look at what they did with the Colombians, I see it everyday the cops shaking people down to get extra $$$$. they just add more flame to the fire. that's why these criminals will kill their victims to make sure they leave no trace, no one to identify them, because they know if the cops get to them they're dead men. there is no justice in DR. We should arrest them give them a trail if found guilty them punish them, but killing them without an investigation on how this all started, who was behind it is going to get us nowhere. this will only lead to cover ups. we know these individuals were guilty but who was the mastermind. it's always somebody from the inside or someone with ties to the victim since you have to have the info on the victims family assets before you kidnap someone. So the main guy is still at large and probably paid of these cops to keep a lid on it
From: United States, New York City
thank you jci_67...do people really want the DOMINICAN POLICE to be the judge AND jury in the country?? People, think about what you're saying. Seriously.
Written by: lovingit, 17 Oct 2009 3:04 AM
From: United States, Delaware
"The official also affirmed that he’ll return the money the Police allegedly gave him, since “I prefer my 65 years to be in peace with God and not be an accomplice of a crime.”
Lino Socio Vásquez for president.
Though after his testimony, he probably needs to be part of some witness protection program.
From: United States, Faber College Double Secret Probation
Cibby is not a big fan of Road Side Justice unless it is for EL Jefe we see ........Many thought Zelaya was imminently qualified as well .....But that would have been a breakdown of civilization .....well maybe they can get him to stop wearing that stupid cowboy hat and put on his red beret
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Coño. Todavia hay gente seria en esta vida.
Who wants to do more "Kidnapping" ??????
Sad but effective with this people, kidnapping its a No-No
Coño. Todavia hay gente seria en esta vida.
What Crime ?, the minute you deprive anyone from their liberties, your gone buddy.....!!
"100 times more".
LOL
We should be ashame of the use of such methods as any avenue to irradicate crime in any circunstance.
Be respectful to others regardless of their background and history.
Crime will never stop until the the citizens of DR are warranty decent living condition.
JOBS
ELECTRICITY
HOUSING
SECURITY
electricity
housing
security
the new independant movement "teces"
trabajo
educacion
casa
electricidad
seguridad
The people of the DR deserve so much better....perhaps it's time for a little Charlie Bronson in the streets...you know, late night vigilantes.....let the bodies hit the floor
Two hypothesis make sense here...
1. The police Captain was like, liquidate them so that others may know we won't tolerate that sort of stuff.
2. the police from the area were in on it and didn't want anyone knowing.
I'm no Sherlock Holmes but it seems police officers there run rampant with violence ( how do they ever pass the Psych exam given to them?)
Ohh wait that's just to make sure they don't perform beastiality...
but why the payoff is the big question??
I think we need to re-consider the capital punishment in the Island, the only problem is the church is very strong and as we all know from history ( inquisition) they are definately not shy about bashing some heads in the name of our lord...
The again Gen. Fermin gave a national shoot on site annocement to anyone found by them guilty of kidnapping...
This execution was ordered from Santo Domingo and I approve it.
There was a time in the early 80's for teens to walk through Santo Domingo sidewalks at night with "Zero" incidents, now some Dominicans have their PLD government , and now the population has to stay indoors because their afraid of enjoing life.
If ask, I will shoot 100 of them with my own hands every freaking day until I kill them all, starting with the top head, he is the first that should had been removed long time ago. All this deplorable situation its happening because of the lack of "Respect" this individual has for any "institution" of your country.
And they have the balls to say that "el Jefe" was bad for the country, F)*)(&() Y08098 all, you all low lifes "Revolutionaries" , your not more that elephant "Dong"
I have not seen any evidence that the annihilated individuals were the perpetrators, as they were not given the benefit of a trial and convicted. Upon conviction, perhaps they should've hanged in public square, shot or thrown into ocean with a weight around their necks.
However, this brand of justice is outside the rule of law, and it reduces us to a level of backwardness approaching neanderthal times. It states we are a banana republic and a lawless state, which clearly deflates the egos of those who think we are par with some lesser European countries.
As I see things, especially with all the blatant corruption and crime with overt impunity, I can't help but feel great hopelessness for the Dominican nation and its future.
Our history dictates that redress will only come by the strongman rule.
Trujillo shall reincarnate.
Sad!
Assuming that he indeed perpetrated the purported crime, I can't help bu wonder what his motives were. Was he driven by hunger and despair, or need to right a wrong or was he just a common and heartless, despicable and opportunistic criminal? Guess we will never know the truth, for he clearly died in shootout with competent authorities.
Dominican justice at its best: quick and efficient; no need for worthless and costly trials. He was guilty.....someone said he was, and it must've been true-he is dead!
I am convinced that these two were silenced for screwing up and they had to be killed to keep from implicating the police in the plot.
The simple minds will see it as vigilantism and they will look like heroes.
Most kidnappings in banana republics that don't pay the police a living wage, have police involvement. It is too bad that police have to become criminals to survive by selling their authority to the highest bidder.
Lino Socio Vásquez for president.
Though after his testimony, he probably needs to be part of some witness protection program.