Police are investigating the death of a doctor who worked at the cancer unit at the Presidente Estrella Urena social security public hospital in Santiago after he was found dead in a trunk of a vehicle located halfway between La Vega and Bonao on the Duarte Highway. The victim was identified as Jose Alcantara Then.
The body was found scorched and had been gagged.
His wife, physician Lissette Guerrero asked the Police to conduct in-depth investigations. She said her husband was a good man, had no problems with anyone, and was dedicated to his profession and to saving lives. She said he would go from the house to the hospital and would occasionally attend cockfighting arenas. She said cockfighting was his passion.
Police Criminal Investigation Division Officers are investigating the case.
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