Outrage in DR as Court Reduces Sentences in Brutal Murder of Christian Couple

Villa Altagracia Murder Case: Evangelical Group Condemns Sentence Reduction The Dominican Council of Evangelical Unity (Codue) has voiced strong opposition to a recent court decision that reduced the sentences of individuals convicted in the 2023 murder of Elisa Muñoz Marte and Joel Eusebio Díaz Ferrer in Villa Altagracia. This shocking crime involved the killing of a young Christian couple, and the reduced sentences have sparked outrage and calls for justice. "We reject the decision to reduce the sentence," stated Pastor Feliciano Lacen Custodio, expressing the Codue's position. "It is an involution of the justice system." The pastor emphasized the gravity of the crime and the need for the original sentences to be reinstated. The Public Ministry has also appealed the decision, highlighting the disproportionate nature of the reduction. The case has brought renewed focus on the Dominican justice system and its handling of violent crimes. The Codue's statement, along with the Public Ministry's appeal, underscores the widespread concern and demand for accountability in this tragic case. The ongoing legal proceedings will be closely watched by the public and the evangelical community.