Virgilio Rafael Cruz Aponte
Virgilio Rafael Cruz Aponte was a police lieutenant who tragically lost his life in a catastrophic roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, during a merengue music concert. His family has since taken legal action, pressing manslaughter charges against the nightclub's owners, highlighting concerns over safety regulations and the venue's compliance with necessary guidelines.
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Virgilio Rafael Cruz Aponte was one of the victims who died in the Jet Set nightclub tragedy.
Una noche mágica transformada en pesadilla
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-08
Virgilio Rafael Cruz Aponte died during the tragic incident at the nightclub.
République dominicaine: première plainte pour "homicide involontaire" après le drame de la discothèque
Monaco· 2025-04-16
Virgilio Rafael Cruz Aponte was a victim of the nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic.
Effondrement du toit d’une discothèque en République dominicaine : première plainte contre l’Etat et l’établissement pour homicide involontaire et omissions
France· 2025-04-15Virgilio Rafael Cruz Aponte was one of the 231 people killed when the roof of the Jet Set music venue collapsed during a merengue music concert.
Relatives press charges against owner
United Kingdom· 2025-04-15
