Manuel Alejandro Féliz Rodríguez

Manuel Alejandro Féliz Rodríguez, known as 'el Cojo', is a Dominican man accused of stealing two historically significant gold rings from the Instituto Duartiano. The theft occurred on August 5, 2025, when he disguised himself as a visitor to the institute and took advantage of a momentary lapse in security to steal the rings, which were later sold for cash. His actions have led to legal proceedings against him, including a request for preventive detention.