Well firstly that's a horrific end of life, may God continue to rest his soul.
Correct about water and salt effects as well. Regardless, this whole thing still smells worse than the Staten Island garbage dumps
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Girl Missing from RIU Hotel in Punta Cana
Correct about water and salt effects as well. Regardless, this whole thing still smells worse than the Staten Island garbage dumps
No issue, just providing the possibility that they may have gone there (a 2nd time) and returned to the resort, otherwise what is confirmed is they were last at an on-resort bar.
US MSNBC reported a little while ago that he is not free to leave and that his passport was taken away. They have reached out to PN and are yet to hear back.
Based on his experience in judicial matters, the criminal expert considered that the Public Prosecutor’s Office should already be taking action, either to free him or to request that the judge ensure that he remains in the country until his involvement, or lack of involvement, in this case, is determined. This case concerns Dominican society and could affect tourism to the Dominican Republic https://dominicantoday.com/dr/touri...he-inconsistencies-in-joshua-riibes-versions/
Adding results of this search for clarity:
Understanding the Impact on Forensic Evidence:
After 48 hours in the ocean, most trace forensic evidence, such as DNA from the perpetrator or gunpowder residue, is likely to be destroyed due to water exposure and marine activity. However, key evidence like physical wounds from gunshots, knife attacks, or brute force (e.g., fractures) may still be visible, though their clarity could be reduced. This means forensic experts can often determine the cause of death, such as identifying bullet wounds or stab marks, and use the victim’s DNA for identification, even in challenging conditions.
What Can Be Salvaged?
- Physical wounds, like gunshot or stab injuries, may still be discernible, helping identify the murder method.
- Fractures from brute force can remain detectable in bones.
- The victim’s DNA, crucial for identification, is likely still recoverable from the body.
- Unexpectedly, items like bullets or the murder weapon, if still with the body, might also be found, though trace evidence like perpetrator DNA on these items could be lost.
This balance shows that while much trace evidence is lost, critical details for investigation can often be salvaged, depending on ocean conditions and the body’s state.
It's been nine days. I'll leave what's left after 9 days to your imagination.
No.
It requires going thru the extradition process which I'm sure he would fight. At that point the evidence would need to be overwhelming and a warrant issued for his arrest by Dominican authorities.
Unless they BREAK him ( IF he did it of course)
There is Precedent here in the states that you CAN convict without a Body ..
Ergo my earlier post and question about Extraditing him back to the states , and if this would be double Jeopardy..
In Fact We had one less than 10 Miles from my house in NJ, woman body was thrown off the Belmar Bridge, never found
They convicted the Killers , with evidence and I think a solid confession with details .
Some said the confession was not real, and the woman made a Suicide Pact.. ( there is a Movie about such a case)
but I doubt that was it .. it was clear cut THEFT and Murder .
No body was ever found .
The public ministry has the entire legal right to place Riibe under preventative custody (as member SKY had previously mentioned re Dominican law), if and only needing an if, foul play is even suspected with minimal circumstantial evidence. This can be any period of time determined by a judge up to 18 months with a case review every three months.
That said, it is my hope, if still no body or trace of the girl is found, that they completely excercise their right to preventative custody. Closing the case right now, especially since the body has not been found in 9 days, and taking into consideration the multiple varying accounts from Riibe, would be a legal shame and a true injustice for the family of the girl.
Not 100% accurate. The US maintains certain jurisdiction in this case, but yes the extradition agreement between DR and US could come into play.
Sources: 18 USC, Sections 1119 and 1203
The DR could request that he be extradited but there's still nothing to prevent the US from prosecuting him since both he and the girl are US permanent US residents.
I have zero experience in legal criminal matters. However as a quasi gentleman with a shred of decency and dose of humanity if I (or anyone I know for that matter) were with a woman, even if it was a one night stand, I would see to it that she was alive after I enjoyed her company. At the very least I would have alerted an authority figure perhaps a front desk clerk or a security guard and report the incident. I certainly would not go to my room and just "sleep it off". As a man I would have difficulty living with myself
And therein lies the crux of the matter in our cornfield-born wrestler's suspiciousness and involvement. Only as the esteemed Caymus-sipping fine gentleman from Santo Domingo could tell it.
Incorrect . the US has an agreement with the DR ..
Its already been discussed and researched .. If they ask for him, the DR will gladly comply. Its not a problem to ship him back