SOSUA, Dominican Republic.–
The Canadian man who was found after mysteriously disappearing for 18 days in
the Dominican Republic said he is still in love with the country and will go on
with his plans of settling here.
"I'm not leaving
because of what this was. It scared the living hell out of me and I'm a bowl of
jello..., but has it shaken my interest in the Dominican Republic? Hell no,"
D'Arcy Wright said in an exclusive interview with The Hamilton Spectator.
The 46-year-old was found
Sunday by friends in a small hotel in Santo Domingo, about 170 kilometers from
his new hometown. He managed to contact them with his location and after they
determined it was really him, they went and got him.
Wright said he was accosted
by two or three men with guns and hit on the head when he went to answer his
front door at his Sosua home December 9. The next thing he remembered was being
ordered out of car in the countryside outside Santo Domingo by one of the
gunmen and being told not to come back or they would kill him. He said there
were dogs in the abductors' car as well.
His kidnappers called him a
name he did not recognize, he said, so the best he can figure is that they
mistook him for someone else when they grabbed him. He also figures his memory
is foggy because they drugged him during the 18 days they held him.
From: United States
There's more to this than this guy's puttin out there...
From: Dominican Republic
Hellyeah, There gato entre macuto here.
What the hell is goin' on, didn't he first said he was drunk and he had not recollection of what happened to him?
Written by: Gringo_1, 30 Dec 2009 9:51 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
Thats his story and sticking to it! ROFL
Written by: Juango, 30 Dec 2009 9:52 AM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
I am glad to see that D'Arcy is back and in safe hands. If he is giving exclusive interviews to Canadian media, he should be able to address some of the questions, many who searched for him in Sosua may have. It has been 3 days since he has been discovered (found) there has been veryy little public information given as to what actually happened. I guess the story will be given in due time.
Were his kidnappers Dominican? If so, how did they let him free with all his possessions? They would have even stolen his shoes, knowing the mindset of low-life Tigueres? Mistaken identity? After 2+ weeks? There is much more to the story to be uncovered.
Why was D'Arcy not taken immediately/directly to a Hospital/Clinic, after he was recovered? At least for a complete check-up? OR perhaps taken to Canada for a complete check-up?
Many question remain, that will sooner or later be answered. The bottom line is, he is now safe and back home with his family and friends. That is wonderful !
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
the horsemen will beat it out of him with the old rubber hose
Written by: generoso, 30 Dec 2009 10:19 AM
From: United States, Quisqueya
What a cock and bull story.......this guy is so full of it, and some people eat this baloney up?
Throw the guy in jail for further investigation of a very dubious and suspicious kidnapping, and give him some water boarding therapy!
Written by: josean, 30 Dec 2009 10:21 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Now that you’re safe please get a better haircut or hairpiece!
Written by: Gringo_1, 30 Dec 2009 10:39 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
Like I said, couple of hookers and a life savings of coke make for one helluva bender over 18 days.
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
best rug in the business
Written by: zak325, 30 Dec 2009 11:13 AM
From: United States
Can't leave all that punani to the other geezers now can he ? besides, who want's to return to Canada this time of year ?
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
the ice farmers need to bring in the crop......Nanook is waiting with his snow shovel
Written by: zak325, 30 Dec 2009 11:38 AM
From: United States
I hear there's a bumper crop of the cold stuff this year, and it's Seal beating season.
Written by: zak325, 30 Dec 2009 11:39 AM
From: United States
I hear there's a bumper crop of the cold stuff this year, and it's Seal beating season.
From: Dominican Republic
Juango wrote:
"Why was D'Arcy not taken immediately/directly to a Hospital/Clinic, after he was recovered? "
Well, what do you do after you have recovered from drugs and pain?
Yes, correct: You have a beer.
And what do you do after having been kidnapped?
Yes, you head straight to BC, the home of all chicas serias.
What else?
OMG.
m'frog
From: United States, words of wisdom from the nutcracker
he is hiding something you just dont get kidnapped for no reason in dr , it usually involes drugs or some unpaid loan money.
Written by: juanb, 30 Dec 2009 12:47 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Stupid is as stupid does.
From: Dominican Republic
"There's more to this than this guy's puttin out there..."
ya thunk????
Written by: Yucahu, 30 Dec 2009 3:18 PM
From: United States, Miami
I post on Dr1.com and there is a less democratic system there to post as opposed to here, but there is something shady going on with this whole D'arcy thing. If I we're to say that over there, I would be blacklisted in some way. IF he was in fact a victim of mistaken identity sorry man that sux. BUT I think there is more to this hobbit than meet's the eye. (Yeah I always wanted to say that quote in a sentence, AND WHAT?) There are other victims here, his bitness partners, Curt and Sandi who were the main suspects in the initial hysteria. I hope they recover.
From: United States, NY/NJ
Hahaha this guy was most likely having the time of his life! Of course he doesn't want to leave!
Written by: August, 30 Dec 2009 6:11 PM
From: United Kingdom
Seen Sandi & Curt mentioned, more info...
Written by: Edward, 30 Dec 2009 8:08 PM
From: United States, Faux News: Unfair Imbalance
No estaba muerto, estaba de parranda!
Written by: Juango, 30 Dec 2009 8:36 PM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
This statement is not exclusive for Dominicans, it also applies for GRINGOS in the DR !. The events and the parties involved in the D'Arcy saga are amazing. "TODO ES POSIBLE EN EL PAIS DE LAS MARAVILLAS".
Many in Sosua have shown their true colors, as this case begins to unravel (yes unravel). Let us all see how this pans out. It is beginning to appear that many posters on another popular respected website, are losing credibility and respect in eyes of the general public that are following this case. The owner partner of that popular site is being attacked for just voicing his views. Perhaps those extranjeros have lived in their little cesspool, just east of POP, a little too long?
From: Dominican Republic
This story is lies lies lies. He went off for a few days and when he saw all the fuss that had been aroused, he called two people but was too embarrassed to continue with the calls so he had to make up this story to cover himself. He ought to go to jail for wasting police time. The Dominican people here are very angry, they know he is lying. It is a great insult to them and this country. The cops know the truth but of course the RCM are here so I doubt he will be punished or investigated further. He owes a lot of money and went walkies on his own.
From: Dominican Republic, North Coast
Your right SASDom.. aswell the fuc#$@d up way his brother and 2 close friends distroyed Curt&S 's business that was sold to this Mr. T lookalike w/out the bling,bling! Found on the side of the road after 15 days, walks to Boca C.. and checks in a 3 day AI. Then skypes his so called concern friend in Sosua to let him know the babes will be leaving this afternoon, cum and get me!
From: Dominican Republic, North Coast
Happy New Years Darcy, hope to see you celebrating at Rocky's with your 2 friends holding you up!
Written by: Yucahu, 31 Dec 2009 1:15 AM
From: United States, Miami
Now that I think about it more and more this does seem like a scam on some level, it just HAS to be. D'arcy, if you screwed with our heads and turned many peoples lives upside down, just to mess up Curt and Sandi you are a bastard. I don't think I can post this on DR1 without getting scourged so thank you DT!!! Teee heee!!!!
Written by: Juango, 31 Dec 2009 6:48 AM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
From: United States
Sorry, what is this person being lambasted for?
What are the know facts?
Someone mentioned he owed someone money, how and how much?
From: Dominican Republic
What the hell? leave the poor guy alone. Didn't he suffer enough that he is now being attacked by some smart asses? Have a nice holiday D'Arcy
From: Canada
There may be a linked after another attack on Canadian from province of Quebec yesterday in Sosua... one thing is sure that this will prejudice tourism (main source of revenue of the Dominicans) and will yield to cancelation of some tourist since this news is being widely distributed in my copuntry but has not yet being covered by this media (Dominican Today), here is the news in the comment above this one :
From: Canada
Quebec City man slain in Dominican Republic,
Canadian authorities in the Caribbean are looking into the violent death of a Quebec City man vacationing in the Dominican Republic.
Canada's Foreign Affairs Department confirmed the man was killed around New Year's Eve, and said consular officials on the island country are gathering details from local authorities.
In Canada, Quebec media outlets have identified the 41-year old victim as Jean Gagné.
The Journal de Montréal reported Monday that Gagné was in the Dominican Republic on a last-minute sun trip with a friend. They were vacationing in a private villa at Sosua, on the north coast just west of Puerto Plata, when they were attacked in the middle of the night by two men.
There are conflicting reports about whether the attack took place on Dec. 30, 31 or Jan. 1.
From: Canada
(End part from the news in the last 2 comments below)
Gagné was found dead in his room and his friend was found tied and bound in the next room. Gagné's friend told Quebec television network TVA that he heard gunshots from the room.
CBC News contacted national authorities in the Dominican Republic, but there was no one available to comment on the matter.
Canada's Foreign Affairs Department website warns travellers that the crime rate has increased in the Dominican Republic and that travellers should take precautions. The U.S. State Department also warns the Caribbean island is dangerous, and armed criminals may use force if they meet resistance.
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What the hell is goin' on, didn't he first said he was drunk and he had not recollection of what happened to him?
Were his kidnappers Dominican? If so, how did they let him free with all his possessions? They would have even stolen his shoes, knowing the mindset of low-life Tigueres? Mistaken identity? After 2+ weeks? There is much more to the story to be uncovered.
Why was D'Arcy not taken immediately/directly to a Hospital/Clinic, after he was recovered? At least for a complete check-up? OR perhaps taken to Canada for a complete check-up?
Many question remain, that will sooner or later be answered. The bottom line is, he is now safe and back home with his family and friends. That is wonderful !
Throw the guy in jail for further investigation of a very dubious and suspicious kidnapping, and give him some water boarding therapy!
"Why was D'Arcy not taken immediately/directly to a Hospital/Clinic, after he was recovered? "
Well, what do you do after you have recovered from drugs and pain?
Yes, correct: You have a beer.
And what do you do after having been kidnapped?
Yes, you head straight to BC, the home of all chicas serias.
What else?
OMG.
m'frog
ya thunk????
Many in Sosua have shown their true colors, as this case begins to unravel (yes unravel). Let us all see how this pans out. It is beginning to appear that many posters on another popular respected website, are losing credibility and respect in eyes of the general public that are following this case. The owner partner of that popular site is being attacked for just voicing his views. Perhaps those extranjeros have lived in their little cesspool, just east of POP, a little too long?
http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/697247
Sorry, what is this person being lambasted for?
What are the know facts?
Someone mentioned he owed someone money, how and how much?
Quebec City man slain in Dominican Republic,
Canadian authorities in the Caribbean are looking into the violent death of a Quebec City man vacationing in the Dominican Republic.
Canada's Foreign Affairs Department confirmed the man was killed around New Year's Eve, and said consular officials on the island country are gathering details from local authorities.
In Canada, Quebec media outlets have identified the 41-year old victim as Jean Gagné.
The Journal de Montréal reported Monday that Gagné was in the Dominican Republic on a last-minute sun trip with a friend. They were vacationing in a private villa at Sosua, on the north coast just west of Puerto Plata, when they were attacked in the middle of the night by two men.
There are conflicting reports about whether the attack took place on Dec. 30, 31 or Jan. 1.
Gagné was found dead in his room and his friend was found tied and bound in the next room. Gagné's friend told Quebec television network TVA that he heard gunshots from the room.
CBC News contacted national authorities in the Dominican Republic, but there was no one available to comment on the matter.
Canada's Foreign Affairs Department website warns travellers that the crime rate has increased in the Dominican Republic and that travellers should take precautions. The U.S. State Department also warns the Caribbean island is dangerous, and armed criminals may use force if they meet resistance.