Man Knows As "Kiko" Found Dead In Canal
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October 13,2025
Valverde, Dominican Republic – On Wednesday morning, authorities found the body of a man in an irrigation canal in the community of Barrero, a peripheral area near the hydroelectric plant in the province of Valverde.
According to initial reports received at the scene, the body was tied with wire (tairráp), which caused concern among neighbors and onlookers who gathered around the canal. Initial reports indicate that the victim was identified as Modesto Marmolejos del Rosario, 52, known as "Kiko," who was apparently originally from the Cienfuegos area of Santiago de los Caballeros.
Members of the Dominican National Police and Army quickly arrived at the scene, while awaiting the arrival of the forensic doctor and the Public Prosecutor's Office to carry out the removal of the body and the relevant investigations.
So far, no further details have been provided regarding the circumstances under which the body was found or the possible causes of death. The body will be sent to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Authorities have begun an investigation to clarify the events and verify the identity of the victim, who has been unofficially identified by local residents.
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