Community Outraged After Toddler Dies from Alleged Abuse in Cristo Rey

Cristo Rey Community Mourns Toddler's Death; Stepfather Arrested Amidst Allegations of Prior Abuse Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – A wave of grief and outrage has swept through the community of La 43 in Cristo Rey following the tragic death of two-year-old Luis Gabriel Diaz. The toddler passed away last Monday after suffering blunt force trauma, allegedly inflicted by his stepfather. Local residents have come forward, alleging a pattern of abuse against the child by both his stepfather and mother. "It was an abuse," stated Alberto Sanchez, a neighbor who spoke to CDN Canal 37. "The child had an accident in bed, and under the influence of drugs, they beat him." Sanchez’s testimony highlights the severity of the situation and the community's concern over the alleged history of violence. Authorities have arrested the stepfather, while the mother is reportedly at large. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice. The community is left to grapple with the loss of a young life and the disturbing allegations of prolonged abuse. The investigation is ongoing.