Raul S. Mota (Vantroi) Photo cuatriboliao.net.
Santo Domingo. – The National Police chief revealed yesterday that “intelligence information” gathered on Raul Serumberto Mota (Vantroi) found that he threatened by phone, from jail the relatives of his alleged murderer victims, to scare them from testifying against him in court.
Jose Polanco said the Penal Procedural Code states that if the victim or relatives don’t testify the accused ends up being released. “The Police pass the evidence to the Prosecutor and they prepare the indictment. In the end many cases fall because the relatives, out of fear, and in this case it is certainly so, are they aren’t going to sustain the accusation.”
Mota was released despite being accused by Police of taking part in around 36 murders.
Written by: DR_guy, 19 Dec 2011 8:42 AM
From: Dominican Republic
WTF??????
"Released alleged mass killer struck fear in witnesses, Police say"
Ok ,alleged means innocent until proven guilty/ but 36 murders and no-one will come forward ?
Sounds like the DR should put together a witness protection program.
Or a Patriot Act.. that way they could hold him for years without evidence.
It would just take one brave witness to put this guy away.
From: United States
This is absolutely intolerable. Someone needs to walk up to this POS shut him right between the eyes. I'm sure his bright light will not be missed.
From: Dominican Republic, Santiago
In addition do not be surprised if he is being protected by the police in and around where he operates.
From: Denmark
It speaks volume of the DR legal system.
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
What a kangaroo court system we have, with 36 murders, he still walks
Written by: Lopez31, 19 Dec 2011 10:43 AM
From: United States
This guy should be on top of "La Soga" list of to do.........
From: Dominican Republic, Santiago
He may be a sicario for LF or some other official. Do not be surprised.
From: United States
this is one of the examples why DR is still a third world country. 36 murders and he is allowed to send messages from jail to threaten any witness he chooses. This man should be in isolation and not allowed any access to the public. Start with the phone records from the jail and see who was on duty when this happened them let that guard share his cell. Totally unbelievable
Written by: riosm, 19 Dec 2011 12:57 PM
From: United States
And still no mongo tree.
Written by: riosm, 19 Dec 2011 12:59 PM
From: United States
Is it any wonder why so many Dominicans take the law into their own hands.
Written by: josean, 19 Dec 2011 2:14 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
How’s that little catchy phrase again:
"Eh Pa' Lante Que Vamos"
Written by: riosm, 19 Dec 2011 5:59 PM
From: United States
I hope that's poison he's drinking.
Written by: riosm, 19 Dec 2011 6:00 PM
From: United States
I hope that's poison he's drinking.
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
This is one of the main problems with Dominican law ,,,if the injured party does not continue to press charges , then the offender normally goes free..maybe he will spend 3 or 6 months in prison while the police investigate during which time the offender will either attempt to pay off his accusers or threaten any one who may think of testifying against him .........it is just like the french revolution !!! except we do not have a scarlet pimpernel
From: United States
He should simply be executed. Too bad we are so corrupt he can pay for his freedom. In civilized countries evidence would be gathered and used against him so even if nobody testifies the dead can have justice served in court.
Written by: riosm, 19 Dec 2011 8:13 PM
From: United States
VeronicaDR
I agree 100%.
With millions of mango trees in the DR not even one can be found to be put too good use.
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
Maybe Veronica will get her wish ..some time before christmas ..but I think there will be another mode of death
Written by: DomRat, 20 Dec 2011 4:41 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Who is this guy accused of killing - not names but professions and socio-economic class? This guy must be acting out the unofficial and deniable duty of a clean up man for some powerful segment- probably getting a few decent but lower class poor innocent as well, but as yet poses no risk the ruling elite. Note him well, he will/is start(ing) to feel invincible - should someone cut in and get 'his' parking space or some such trivial action - sooner or later he will over step his invisible line and be taken out - after more collateral damage.
Written by: Grosero, 20 Dec 2011 9:09 AM
From: United States
he is one of your own, now go give him a hug --- or he'll blow your brains out...
From: United States
He needs to be clubbed to death.
Written by: RoyStone, 20 Dec 2011 11:16 AM
From: Australia
In any fair court, he cannot be convicted without evidence. If witnesses refuse to testify then they do not deserve the protection of the law. The Dominican Republic does not have the best police force or judicial system in the world, however the public are largely to blame. It seems to be part of the entitlement attitude that pervades here.
Written by: DomRat, 20 Dec 2011 11:29 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Get real, my daughter was mugged, the guy caught at the scene. He and family/friends telephoned threats to her. I believe she had a good bit of faith in her support and surroundings, so she went to court - testified and he got 3 years. End of story at least for now; I have a photo of him and she plastered his photo on face book as she had taken some when he was overpowered by able and willing bystanders. This murderer should be driven around the barrios where he does his butchery hog tied in the midday sun in the back of a pickup. This would help break his invincibility image.
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"Released alleged mass killer struck fear in witnesses, Police say"
Ok ,alleged means innocent until proven guilty/ but 36 murders and no-one will come forward ?
Sounds like the DR should put together a witness protection program.
Or a Patriot Act.. that way they could hold him for years without evidence.
It would just take one brave witness to put this guy away.
How’s that little catchy phrase again:
"Eh Pa' Lante Que Vamos"
I agree 100%.
With millions of mango trees in the DR not even one can be found to be put too good use.