Key facts
- A retrial for the murder of Lindsay de Feliz is set to begin this week in the Dominican Republic.
- De Feliz's body was found in a shallow grave in December 2019, nearly a year after her death.
- Her husband, Danilo Feliz Torres, his two sons, and a fourth man were previously acquitted of charges related to her murder.
- An appeal led to the supreme court ordering a new trial before different judges.
- De Feliz's mother, Shirley Firth, is actively involved in pursuing justice for her daughter.
A mother in her 90s is anticipating a retrial in the Dominican Republic this week, seeking justice for her daughter, Lindsay de Feliz, who was murdered in December 2019. De Feliz, a successful author and former marketing manager from the UK, was found in a shallow grave near her home. Her husband, Danilo Feliz Torres, his two sons, and another man were previously acquitted of charges related to her death. However, an appeal to the Dominican Republic's supreme court has led to a ruling for a new trial before three different judges.
De Feliz had moved to the Dominican Republic in 2002, leaving behind her life in the UK to pursue her passion for scuba diving. After being shot during a robbery in 2006, she transitioned to writing, publishing two memoirs. Her mother, Shirley Firth, who remains active and engaged with the case, expressed astonishment and pleasure at the prospect of a new trial, hoping vital new evidence will be presented. Firth mentioned that her daughter had shared fears for her life with friends before her death. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed they are supporting the family and are in contact with local authorities.