![Man is killed in the head of Toro for alleged passion crime; Captured aggressor after persecution Man is killed in the head of Toro for alleged passion crime; Captured aggressor after persecution](https://puntacanatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-Puntacana-Today-Favicon1-2.png)
The victim, identified as Juan Manuel Polanco (Lelo), 32, suffered multiple puncture wounds in the thorax, which would have been apparently caused by Víctor Manuel Méndez López, who after committing the fact undertook the flight.
According to Yaniris Brito’s testimony, a couple of the late and former partner of the aggressor, the homicide occurred for passionate reasons.
In the scene several white weapons were found, including a machete and a dagger.
Also, residents of the indignant Macao community burned the motorcycle in which the aggressor moved.
Hours later, around 7:00 in the morning, López was captured by members of the Central Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DICRIM) of Verón-Punta Cana.
At the time of his arrest, the defendant admitted to having committed the crime for jealousy.
The victim’s body was transferred to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) in San Pedro de Macorís, while the detainee will be made available to justice in the next few hours.
By Patty de Cruz
Journalist graduated in Social Communication Mention Journalism, at the University Organization and Methods (O & M). Write for newspapers Bávaro News and the time RD printed. He made a diploma in international relations and political communication. He also did a professional speech course, endorsed by Infotep. Lover of good music and beach.