A physician was discovered deceased this Friday in a residence located in the heart of Santiago de Cuba. Although the man's identity and age remain unspecified, reports indicate he had been deceased for at least two days before his body was found, as shared by journalist Yosmany Mayeta on social media. While the deceased's exact age hasn't been revealed, it is known that he was not elderly. Despite being employed in Guantánamo, he was at home because his parents were in Havana handling paperwork.
The tragic discovery occurred on San Germán Street, between San Bartolomé and San Félix, directly across from the Rubén Bravo secondary school, right in the city's center. Local residents began to notice his absence and detected a foul odor permeating the block, which raised suspicions. A concerned neighbor, unable to get a response when calling out, peeked through a window and confirmed the tragic discovery, as detailed by a local resident on social media.
Delayed Response from Authorities
The primary criticism from residents in the vicinity focused on the authorities' slow response to investigate the incident. "We've been waiting since morning for someone to come and look into it; only one officer from the Palacete and the firefighters came, who managed to open the door," commented a neighbor, highlighting the delay of forensic medical professionals. Another eyewitness confirmed that legal medicine specialists did not arrive until 10 PM, despite authorities being notified early in the day. "If it had been about drugs, they would've arrived quicker. This system gets worse by the day," lamented an online user.
According to testimonies from the locals, the deceased was a highly respected doctor. "He was a good doctor and a good person," stated a commentator. As of the closing of this report, no further details regarding the victim's identity or the circumstances surrounding his discovery and death have been released.
Questions About the Incident in Santiago de Cuba
What was the cause of the delay in the authorities' response?
Residents criticized the authorities for their slow response, noting that forensic specialists didn't arrive until late at night despite early notifications.
Who was the deceased individual found in Santiago de Cuba?
The deceased was a doctor whose identity and age have not been publicly disclosed, though he was known to be a respected member of the community.