THE ROMAN. – Mr. Ernesto Sánchez Mejía, an 83-year-old man, whose attack at the hands of his own son went viral on social networks, died this Sunday morning while he was under care at the Padre Abreu nursing home.
The death occurred just one day after her attacker, Alcadio Sánchez, alias “Chulo”will be handed over to the National Police after an intense search by DICRIM agents. The event, which occurred on February 2 in the Villa Hermosa sector, generated collective indignation after the dissemination of a video that showed the mistreatment of the octogenarian.
Forensic investigation underway
The acting medical examiner, Dr. Benito Kellycarried out the removal of the body at 9:30 am According to the presumptive diagnosis, Mr. Sánchez Mejía presented a complex clinical picture that included heart failure, severe congestion and liver conditions.
However, due to the nature of the case, the Public Ministry ordered the transfer of the body to National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) in San Pedro de Macorís.
“Although the external physical traumas did not seem severe, there is a suspicion of a craniocerebral trauma that could have led to a cerebral hemorrhage,” explained the lawyer, emphasizing that the autopsy will determine whether there is a causal link between the attack suffered and the death.
Legal status of the aggressor
Alcadio Sánchez remains in police custody. Initially, he was charged with violating article 309-2 of the Dominican Penal Code on domestic violence. However, depending on the results provided by INACIF, the Public Ministry could vary the legal classification of the criminal process against you.
