A community’s vigilance culminated in a heartening resolution to a distressing disappearance case in Santo Domingo East. Dianibel Ozuna, who had just celebrated her sixth birthday, and her 53-year-old grandmother, Marilyn Adon de Jesús, were safely located after being reported missing since January 13th.
The breakthrough occurred when an observant taxi driver, having recognized the pair from widespread media reports, proactively intervened. He escorted them to his residence in the Las 50 Casitas project, located in the Los Prados Orientales area, ensuring their safety until family members could arrive.
Danyela Peña, a relative, provided details on the discovery. She confirmed that the woman and child were situated in a park within the Los Mina sector. Peña emphasized that the successful outcome was a direct result of rapid information dissemination and exemplary cooperation from the public. “Thank God the news recognized them and brought them here,” Peña was quoted as exclaiming with relief.
In subsequent communications, the grandmother, Marilyn Adon, indicated to her family that she had been in the process of ‘sorting something out’ and had intended to extend her stay away from home. Prior to their discovery, family members and neighbors had expressed deep concern, revealing that Adon had been grappling with a mental health condition. They attributed this to recent personal difficulties, which had reportedly affected her stability over preceding months.
Keyla, the daughter of Marilyn and mother of Dianibel, had previously described her mother’s condition, noting episodes of nervous breakdowns and pacing, followed by returns to lucidity. A neighbor, Juan Hernández, corroborated the family’s concerns, suggesting that external pressures related to her living situation were a significant contributing factor to her recent state.
Authorities and family have confirmed that both the young girl and her grandmother were found in perfect physical health, bringing a positive close to the anxious search effort.