British woman found stabbed to death on Cabarete beach

posted on: Jul 29 2010 9:57 by The Reporter. Viewed 1741 times.


The body of a British woman, Denise D'Courtenay, aged 60 was found on Monday on a beach in Cabarete, near El Rocon. Initial reports suggest she had been stabbed to death.

Local police are investigating the murder and have not ruled out a crime of passion. Information provided by a friend of the diseased, Franklin Cambero Garc�a indicated that she was last seen on the day of her death with her alleged boyfriend, Hector Amauris de la Cruz, from San Pedro de Macoris.

Police say they recovered a red penknife from the scene and are investigating all avenues. Unconfirmed local reports suggest that Interpol are involved.

Denise D'Courtenay, a millionairess and former model, owned three apartments in the Dominican Republic. She was also the owner of the Queen Anne strip pub in London, England. She had run the venue for more than 30 years, but had been planning her retirement, according to friends.

Her daughter Naomi Robinson, 39, said last night: 'I will not rest until the person responsible is caught.'

Medical examiner Freddy Salazar arranged for Ms D'Courtenay's body to be moved to the Regional Institute of Forensic Sciences in Santiago where a post mortem will be carried out.

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