DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican government is collaborating with the US Embassy for the repatriation of the corpse of US citizen Ellen Frances Hulett who died when detained by Migration authorities. The Tourism Police had taken the woman into custody on 22 June 2025 in Sabana de la Mar, eastern Hato Mayor province, after she showed signs of mental distress.

A press release from the Migration Agency explains the local authorities are collaborating with the US Embassy and the mother of the deceased woman.

Hulett would pass away on 23 June while under institutional supervision and receiving medical care, rthe Migration Agency reported in its press release on the case.

According to an official statement released Tuesday, 24 June 2025, Hulett’s case has been handled with what authorities describe as “the utmost institutional rigor,” ensuring respect for human rights and in close...