Santo Domingo.– The body of an American citizen was found buried under
a layer of cement inside his home in Santo Domingo, a police spokesman
told the press.
Jack Phillips, 60, was found at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday in a room of his apartment on Pasteur Street in the Dominican capital. His body was wrapped in blue canvas and covered with cement, and in the same room a shell casing from a 9mm pistol was found.
Investigators went to the victim’s home with tracking dogs, which located the body in an advanced state of decomposition. An
employee in the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo
reported Phillips missing on Jan. 13, the police spokesman said.
Police
have questioned close to a dozen people about Phillips’ disappearance
and death and hope “to nab the perpetrators very soon,” the spokesman
said, adding that police chief Rafael Guillermo Guzman Fermin had
assigned “the best investigators” to the case.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
no way to treat a guest
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
” the spokesman said, adding that police chief Rafael Guillermo Guzman Fermin had assigned “the best investigators” to the case......Rafael Guillermo Guzman Fermin what does he look like ? have we ever seen his picture ?....all kidding aside my sympathies to his family ...was jack Phillips retired did he work here please fill in the dots....Parts of Pasteur street are pretty cheesy
Written by: Sajomero, 15 Mar 2009 10:14 AM
From: United States, Santiago de los Caballeros
If Im not mistaken this poor gentlemen liked the company of Santo Domingo's most feared crimininals, sexual workers. The capital is a putrid pit of prostition, male, female, travesti. Just last week a travesti was found dead in a park frequented by sexual workers...This is a growing phonomenon and we are getting the bad rep of easy, cheap, anything goes sex...If they want to start anywhere they should look up in one of the many web sites used by foreigners and Dominicans for sexual encounters and I am certain that they will find a lead there. Good Luck!!
From: United States, MD
DR lately is getting some bad rep.
From: Dominican Republic
My prayers go out to the victims family.
I hope the best investigators aren't the same ones that took two months to find someone in their own home.
From: Dominican Republic
This is the exactly the type of Republic that Imbert Barreras and the Mirabal sister dreamed off when 5/30/1961 occurred! Embrace, adore, and gloryfied the type of Republic we got now that you guys love to defend against the Republic we have in the 1950's! ENJOY IT!
Written by: CeJota, 15 Mar 2009 3:17 PM
From: United States, Augusta Ga/ Philly Pa
I remember hearing about this in Feb. That he was missing on DR1.com by his daughter heres 1 of her post while searching for him
02-07-2009, 02:21 AM
martyphillips
Bronze Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 4
(10)
How does one disappear with out a trace
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I know that he had many friends in D.R. it seems like you all know each other. Were ther any disputes that you knew of with any acquintances?? My father was someone who lived life to the fullest, always felt life was too short, so enjoy each day. I can't believe he got off the airplane and just disappeared into thin air without anyone seeing anything. How is that possible??
From what was posted sound like he got himself into some shit with some people bc she said how they were scared to actually go to DR herself to look for him and how people were avoiding questions IDK but condolenses to the fam
From: Dominican Republic, la Romana
There have been a variety of reports about this case on other sites and it appears this gentleman spent much time in the DR , he had a small finca and also a small house in central Santo Domingo..It appears that he also had a large number of friends and was well known. He had made several appointments but never showed up including going to a cinema one night with friends. The police were notified but evidently refused to enter his home for some weeks and when they did, they failed to find the corpse in the first search. According to some newspapers, he was the fourth gay gringo to be killed in the past year and there are hints that it may have been a crime of passion.
Whether a person is gay or straight, dominican or extranjero ,there appear to be numerous risks in picking up people for sex . and there are many horid stories of men in cars picking up women in the juan dolio , san pedro area only to find a knife being held close to their face .. You can never let your guard down her
Written by: CeJota, 15 Mar 2009 4:55 PM
From: United States, Augusta Ga/ Philly Pa
Picking up people for sex is dangerous anywhere thats one of the oldest ploys in the book when it comes to thievery. its better if u going to do that go to the cabanas
From: United States, (on Sabbatical)
CeJota:
I know that he had many friends in D.R. it seems like you all know each other. Were ther any disputes that you knew of with any acquintances?? My father was someone who lived life to the fullest....
No disrespect to the deceased gentleman and his family. My condolences to his survivors;
But, if that was his cup of tea; The alternative lifestyle; He was probably ripped-off by a rough tumbador who lure gay men them beat their money out of them.
On another note, the picture shows a man that looks like he's a case of full blown AIDS.
Not a good idea to "live to the fullest" in that condition! Imagine the repercussions....Lethal!
From: United States
This is the exactly the type of Republic that Imbert Barreras and the Mirabal sister dreamed off when 5/30/1961 occurred! Embrace, adore, and gloryfied the type of Republic we got now that you guys love to defend against the Republic we have in the 1950's! ENJOY IT!
oooo
I agree !!!!
Written by: Trujillo, 15 Mar 2009 9:24 PM
From: Dominican Republic
It used to be so save in the DR that you could go to sleep with your doors unlocked, just held shut with a rock on the floor. I can already see what's coming...back.
From: United States
For the record, my brother did not have AIDS. He was a kind and compassionate man with two children who he adopted from Colombia, South America, and worked several jobs to send them to the finest schools and provide them with the best healthcare. Let's not make assumptions, O.K.? It does not help matters, and his children and I do not want to read garbage that isn't true. Thank you.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
we are glad the authorities are finally getting some results
Written by: BASTA, 16 Mar 2009 7:26 AM
From: Dominican Republic, = Ghetto-SPM-Barrio Blanco
This is the exactly the type of Republic that Imbert Barreras and the Mirabal sister dreamed off when 5/30/1961 occurred! Embrace, adore, and gloryfied the type of Republic we got now that you guys love to defend against the Republic we have in the 1950's! ENJOY IT!
LOL
From: United States, Queens, NY
My question is.. why weren't the dogs brought in sooner? DR is as corrupt as any country whos government is as dirty as it comes. ..this sounds like a bad episode of the Sopranos...
My condolences to the family
From: United States
Damn. I am tired of people saying that crime exists everywhere. F... that.
In the Dominican Republic foreigners are targeted and are easy prey. This has to stop. The DR has become like Mexico.
The Dominican government is a bunch of morons.
Written by: Jander, 16 Mar 2009 9:53 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Written by: jackssister, 15 Mar 2009 9:44 PM
From: United States
For the record, my brother did not have AIDS. He was a kind and compassionate man with two children who he adopted from Colombia, South America, and worked several jobs to send them to the finest schools and provide them with the best healthcare. Let's not make assumptions, O.K.? It does not help matters, and his children and I do not want to read garbage that isn't true. Thank you.
Don't pay any mind to these A-holes here that disrespect everything and everyone.
DT ,
Take note ,
You are turning into the National Enquirer .
Using these idiots as your scapegoats.
Written by: vacanos, 16 Mar 2009 10:04 AM
From: United States
by letrode "This is the exactly the type of Republic that Imbert Barreras and the Mirabal sister dreamed off when 5/30/1961 occurred! Embrace, adore, and gloryfied the type of Republic we got now that you guys love to defend against the Republic we have in the 1950's! ENJOY IT!"
"
controversial but nevertheless good analisys there. it iseen under today circuntance it is way more corrupted than trujillo at least back then the perception used to be one corrupt nowdays it seen everybody. no doubt about it. and people kill people with no remorse led from mucho libertinaje promoted by human watch. also the haitian going around in our country like it belong to them too. trujillo must be turning in his grave.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Spinning!
Written by: brootto, 16 Mar 2009 11:09 AM
From: United States, South West Florida
vacaloa i usually don't agree with you, but i have always said that Trujillo was corrupt to an extend but there was no crime as it is now and he was the only one there was prosperity regardless his cruelty.things where in order. the dollar was as equal as el peso. we need a Trujillo just we do.
Written by: adaniels 
, 16 Mar 2009 11:19 AM
From: United States, Washington D C
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.I have a property in DR and friends but over the past few years it has become a much more dangerous place.Slowly but surely the crime will kill DR'S lifeline tourism dollars.
Written by: vacanos, 16 Mar 2009 11:53 AM
From: United States
bruto exactlly. that is why you hear me saying every now and then you can't never get them perfect. two dominican you will never understand trujillo and santana.
Written by: vacanos, 16 Mar 2009 12:02 PM
From: United States
adaniel i feel you. is your property in a gated community? but i dont agree with you on tourism. there is not a more dangerous country than mexico yet they get more people from tourism than any part of latin america. tourism in dr basically concentrated to the all inclusive resort and resort town.
Written by: vacanos, 16 Mar 2009 12:09 PM
From: United States
crimes in dr had been like a perfect storm. in the 80's we used to be one of the safest contriest. then came the deportados in the low 90 with their trick, then the narco countries at the end of the decade brough their money and drugs to our country you mix that with our underpay law enforcement and crooks politician and you know the end result.
Written by: lovingit, 16 Mar 2009 12:20 PM
From: United States, Delaware
Reported missing in Jan and just found on his house! was he there all of the time? if so, shouldn't that have searched there first?
From: Dominican Republic, la Romana
Yes lovingit ..for some reason the police refused to enter the home ..even when appeals were being made to anyone who may have seen him back in january , the police would not enter his home ...
But the other issue I move very freely around la Romana, the capital and the east and never feel any danger , even when driving home late at night from baseball or a dinner.There are certain barrios that have to be avoided because of the delinquency problems and the road between San pedro and Higuey is not the safest after midnight but in general I feel safe here.
From: Canada
I am a single mother with 2 kids from Canada. We moved to the D.R. in 1993 and left in 1999. We lived in San Pedro and I can honestly say that I never once felt afraid. I love the country and the people, I want to move back in a few years. The stories I am hearing make me sad, the D.R. and its people are too beautiful to end up like Mexico.
My sympathies to the family of this gentleman and to all the dominicans who's life has been put in danger from the Mafio's of other countries.
This is my first post and hopefully not my last.
Written by: Sajomero, 16 Mar 2009 1:56 PM
From: United States, Santiago de los Caballeros
The whole safety issue is relative. Im from Santiago where I feel safe everywhere in the city or country side. I do a lot of driving all over the country and yes some parts of the Capital are down right scary, I still say that its not as bad as they paint it. The drive from the capital to San Pedro after midnight is dark and lonely, but the road is in great condition so just hit your gas and it'll a very quick trip. Most of the time I end up driving around late at night and even when I've had my occasional flat, nothing happens. As far as crooks and thieves, those are found everywhere, even in Cuba..lol...I know that im going to hear it for that one.
Written by: brootto, 16 Mar 2009 2:28 PM
From: United States, South West Florida
my sajomero, you must be the luckiest person in dr, because if you go to gualey you sometime have to paid a toll to los trigres down there and if you are alone forget it you are done. There are part in dr that you will get jack up. even in las Americas highway guess buy who. le police or their buddies. i got stop en la zona oriental by the police. they told me to get out of the car, i refuse and make a few phone calls and the last thing they said was give me some money, which i didn't. thank God for my connections.
Written by: anthonyC, 16 Mar 2009 3:57 PM
From: United States
Written by: chillaxin201, 15 Mar 2009 12:44 PM
From: Dominican Republic, PLD ,PRD are both corrupted
Written by: gouletcolonial, 15 Mar 2009 9:20 AM
From: Dominican Republic, santo domingo,calle comercio zona colonial
no way to treat a guest
you next !!!!
So you are threating somebody with murder?
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
chill does not know any better he is a dummy
Written by: adaniels , 16 Mar 2009 5:00 PM
From: United States, Washington D C
Vacanos,yea my property is gated and I relatives living in it.People are sick of the crooked cops and the drama on the streets. A few folks can spoil a great place.
Written by: iceberg, 16 Mar 2009 5:50 PM
From: Dominican Republic, santo domingo
Sad Sad Sad.. I bet this man only gave gave gave to these Dominicans and tried to help them and this what happens. Unreal. They only think of today here never tomorrow. Thumb of rule never ever trust a Dominican. Ever. Real talk. They will F---K you and Put D--k in you so fast.
Written by: synapse, 16 Mar 2009 5:55 PM
From: United States
This is a tragedy that could happen any where. It should not reflect on the DR. You have to be responsible for your own actions any where and I am sure that victims usually take normal precautions that anyone would. But, you can't be too careful with those you think are good people but may just have more to gain from your loss. Any where in the world there are the haves and the have nots. Desperate people do desperate things.
My suggestions is follow the money and those closest to them and you'll begin to see the truth unravel.
Written by: antonio1, 16 Mar 2009 6:07 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Av Santa Rosa, La Romana
So, what was the motive; extortion, theft, passion, etc.
Written by: antonio1, 16 Mar 2009 6:34 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Av Santa Rosa, La Romana
I found this article on
http://monaga.blogspot.com/2009/03/jack-phillips-is-dead.html and invited everyone here to read before they post:
"Please, because Jack had such a violent end we cannot forget the person and his life style. He was not an angel by a long shot. He created many situations which were unfortunate for the people involved. He was not a generous person and he lived a life surrounded by male prostitutes and exploited many people who he felt were less than him. I loved Jack, but I didn't like him".
continue
Written by: antonio1, 16 Mar 2009 6:35 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Av Santa Rosa, La Romana
"I did not approve of the way he treated certain people with such disregard for them as people. He was not honest about many things and took complete advantage if he was able to. It seems to me that he was on a collision course with his terrible fate. It is called "karma." On a superficial level he could be very charming. But inside he had many demons eating him up. I feel sorry for Jack. He was treated like garbage at the end. Sometimes we "reap what we sow." I will miss the funny and sometimes kind side of Jack. I pray for his soul".
From: United States
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
Written by: santanar, 16 Mar 2009 7:30 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Ramon Santana, La Romana
Interesting site a1, be ready for the backlash of all the widows that visit this site. ha
Written by: antonio1, 16 Mar 2009 8:41 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Av Santa Rosa, La Romana
Sorry Sic, but If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck - isn't it a duck???. Look the the previous posting and tell me if the promiscuous life style of your alleged brother is not causing serious damage to the image of MY country?. Your brother apparently confuse the Dominican mans spirit of generosity with weakness, very dangerous to underestimate in this country. You don't know how dangerous a cornered Dominican is until he starts whipping.
From: United States, "La matabugas, matabocones, matacobardes y azarosos".
My condolences to the Family.
Readinf this monaga website got me so sick. Just thinking about our young boys!! Our freeking men needs to f...g wake up and father their freeking children and raise them to be honorable and self respecting.
From: United States, Long Island New York, Montecristi RD
Why is Trujillo's name even being brought up in this post? Trujillo had things in order so we need another one of him? WOW.
And he isnt turning or spinning in his grave. He is burning in hell.
Written by: danny00, 18 Mar 2009 6:07 PM
From: United States
gmiller261 thanks... your right lets not worry what happens in other countries, worry whats happen in your own back yard.
just to speak how can any one compare mexico with the dr?.... does any one know how big mexico is and how many people live their?..... mexico city is the biggest city in the world {and yes lots of crime}...... takes 3 days to drive by car or bus from the sourthen boders of mexico to the north border. how long of trip from the east coast of the dr to the west coast?... small island with much crime.
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02-07-2009, 02:21 AM
martyphillips
Bronze Join Date: Feb 2009
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How does one disappear with out a trace
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I know that he had many friends in D.R. it seems like you all know each other. Were ther any disputes that you knew of with any acquintances?? My father was someone who lived life to the fullest, always felt life was too short, so enjoy each day. I can't believe he got off the airplane and just disappeared into thin air without anyone seeing anything. How is that possible??
From what was posted sound like he got himself into some shit with some people bc she said how they were scared to actually go to DR herself to look for him and how people were avoiding questions IDK but condolenses to the fam
Whether a person is gay or straight, dominican or extranjero ,there appear to be numerous risks in picking up people for sex . and there are many horid stories of men in cars picking up women in the juan dolio , san pedro area only to find a knife being held close to their face .. You can never let your guard down her
I know that he had many friends in D.R. it seems like you all know each other. Were ther any disputes that you knew of with any acquintances?? My father was someone who lived life to the fullest....
No disrespect to the deceased gentleman and his family. My condolences to his survivors;
But, if that was his cup of tea; The alternative lifestyle; He was probably ripped-off by a rough tumbador who lure gay men them beat their money out of them.
On another note, the picture shows a man that looks like he's a case of full blown AIDS.
Not a good idea to "live to the fullest" in that condition! Imagine the repercussions....Lethal!
oooo
I agree !!!!
LOL
My condolences to the family
Damn. I am tired of people saying that crime exists everywhere. F... that.
In the Dominican Republic foreigners are targeted and are easy prey. This has to stop. The DR has become like Mexico.
The Dominican government is a bunch of morons.
From: United States
For the record, my brother did not have AIDS. He was a kind and compassionate man with two children who he adopted from Colombia, South America, and worked several jobs to send them to the finest schools and provide them with the best healthcare. Let's not make assumptions, O.K.? It does not help matters, and his children and I do not want to read garbage that isn't true. Thank you.
Don't pay any mind to these A-holes here that disrespect everything and everyone.
DT ,
Take note ,
You are turning into the National Enquirer .
Using these idiots as your scapegoats.
by letrode "This is the exactly the type of Republic that Imbert Barreras and the Mirabal sister dreamed off when 5/30/1961 occurred! Embrace, adore, and gloryfied the type of Republic we got now that you guys love to defend against the Republic we have in the 1950's! ENJOY IT!"
"
controversial but nevertheless good analisys there. it iseen under today circuntance it is way more corrupted than trujillo at least back then the perception used to be one corrupt nowdays it seen everybody. no doubt about it. and people kill people with no remorse led from mucho libertinaje promoted by human watch. also the haitian going around in our country like it belong to them too. trujillo must be turning in his grave.
But the other issue I move very freely around la Romana, the capital and the east and never feel any danger , even when driving home late at night from baseball or a dinner.There are certain barrios that have to be avoided because of the delinquency problems and the road between San pedro and Higuey is not the safest after midnight but in general I feel safe here.
My sympathies to the family of this gentleman and to all the dominicans who's life has been put in danger from the Mafio's of other countries.
This is my first post and hopefully not my last.
From: Dominican Republic, PLD ,PRD are both corrupted
Written by: gouletcolonial, 15 Mar 2009 9:20 AM
From: Dominican Republic, santo domingo,calle comercio zona colonial
no way to treat a guest
you next !!!!
So you are threating somebody with murder?
This is a tragedy that could happen any where. It should not reflect on the DR. You have to be responsible for your own actions any where and I am sure that victims usually take normal precautions that anyone would. But, you can't be too careful with those you think are good people but may just have more to gain from your loss. Any where in the world there are the haves and the have nots. Desperate people do desperate things.
My suggestions is follow the money and those closest to them and you'll begin to see the truth unravel.
"Please, because Jack had such a violent end we cannot forget the person and his life style. He was not an angel by a long shot. He created many situations which were unfortunate for the people involved. He was not a generous person and he lived a life surrounded by male prostitutes and exploited many people who he felt were less than him. I loved Jack, but I didn't like him".
continue
Readinf this monaga website got me so sick. Just thinking about our young boys!! Our freeking men needs to f...g wake up and father their freeking children and raise them to be honorable and self respecting.
And he isnt turning or spinning in his grave. He is burning in hell.
just to speak how can any one compare mexico with the dr?.... does any one know how big mexico is and how many people live their?..... mexico city is the biggest city in the world {and yes lots of crime}...... takes 3 days to drive by car or bus from the sourthen boders of mexico to the north border. how long of trip from the east coast of the dr to the west coast?... small island with much crime.