Andy Louisaint murder: Two arrested after body found under concrete in Herrera

Andy Louisaint Herrera Santo Domingo Oeste homicide investigation Martínez Fashion Import

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested two men, José Antonio Martínez Joseph, 41, and Juan Gabriel Marte Ramírez, 26, in connection with the death of Andy Louisaint, a 47-year-old U.S. citizen of Haitian origin.

Louisaint’s body was discovered on Monday inside his clothing business, Martínez Fashion Import, located in the Buenos Aires de Herrera sector of Santo Domingo Oeste. The remains were found hidden under a staircase and concealed with a layer of concrete and plaster. The discovery was made after local residents reported a strong odor emanating from the establishment.

During interrogations, Martínez Joseph allegedly admitted to participating in the crime and stated that he inflicted a knife wound on the victim. Investigators have recovered three vehicles and six cell phones as evidence. While the exact cause of death is pending an autopsy by the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF), the case has been transferred to the homicide division.

Prior to his death, Louisaint, who identified as an engineer and international relations expert, had used social media to post allegations against Haitian politicians and businessmen regarding financial operations. Although these public denunciations have been noted as context, authorities have not officially confirmed a link between his social media activity and the murder.

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Andy Louisaint · Herrera · José Antonio Martínez Joseph · Juan Gabriel Marte Ramírez · Martínez Fashion Import · National Police · National Police of the Dominican Republic

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[● 3 SOURCES] The victim had used social media to denounce Haitian politicians and businessmen regarding financial operations. elnuevodiario.com.do · dajabonenlinea.net · www.montecristialdia.net
[● 5 SOURCES] Investigators recovered three vehicles and six cell phones as evidence. hoy.com.do · www.portadanacional.com · precision.com.do · n.com.do · www.diariolibre.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Martínez Joseph allegedly admitted to participating in the crime and inflicting a knife wound on the victim. hoy.com.do · www.portadanacional.com · precision.com.do · n.com.do
[● 5 SOURCES] The victim, Andy Louisaint, was a 47-year-old U.S. citizen of Haitian origin. hoy.com.do · www.portadanacional.com · precision.com.do · n.com.do · www.diariolibre.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The body of Andy Louisaint was found sealed under a staircase with concrete and plaster at a business in Herrera. hoy.com.do · www.portadanacional.com · precision.com.do · n.com.do · www.diariolibre.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Authorities arrested José Antonio Martínez Joseph, 41, and Juan Gabriel Marte Ramírez, 26, in connection with the death. hoy.com.do · www.portadanacional.com · precision.com.do · n.com.do · www.diariolibre.com