Francis Valdez
Francis Valdez is the chief prosecutor in San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic, who has been instrumental in the investigation of multiple homicides linked to Nazario Mercedes. Valdez has faced challenges in gathering evidence and witnesses in a community that had little prior knowledge of Mercedes, yet he remains committed to delivering justice for the victims and their families, emphasizing the importance of thorough legal proceedings in cases of femicide.
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Francis Valdez represented the Ocoa prosecutor's office in the case against Nazario Mercedes.
Condenan a 30 años a Nazario Mercedes, presunto asesino en serie
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-12
Francis Valdez, the chief prosecutor of San José de Ocoa, discussed a new criminal strategy involving public surveillance cameras.
otro sector donde delincuentes utilizan cámaras para vigilar a la PolicíaDominican Republic· 2025-10-06
Francis Valdez, the prosecutor general, continued the investigation despite the victim's withdrawal.
Prisión preventiva a comunicador que amenazó de muerte a su expareja e hija en San José de OcoaDominican Republic· 2025-03-23
Francis Valdez confirmed the illegal surveillance system's seizure during a meeting with police authorities.
Narcos “vaquean” a policías en Ocoa mediante cámaras de seguridad en los postes de energíaDominican Republic· 2025-02-22
Francis Valdez is the prosecutor in charge of the investigation into Nazario Mercedes.
Nazario Mercedes, el acusado de asesinar a varias mujeresDominican Republic· 2025-02-21
