VILLAMERAMATA SAN JUAN, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – OCTOBER 23, 2026 68-year-old Juan José Almanzar was murdered with a machete while sitting on a garden chair in northern Santo Domingo. 27-year-old Nelfi Martinez is suspected of carrying out the attack, allegedly striking the man repeatedly with a machete before beheading him.
Nelfi Martinez
According to witnesses, the attacker invited Juan to have a conversation before the assault and asked him to sit down. The attack occurred shortly after the victim had finished eating breakfast. Juan José Almanzar sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
One bystander attempted to stop the attack, suffering a deep cut to his left arm in the process.
According to local residents, the two men had known each other for many years and often sat together talking. They had reportedly never had any serious disagreements before. Some residents speculated that Nelfi Martinez may have had mental health problems or issues with substance abuse, but this information has not been officially confirmed.
Preliminary information suggests that the murder may have been related to a personal dispute. The exact motive for the attack remains unknown, and authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the case.
