Spanish Community Leader Condemns Murder of Chantel Crump and Calls for Unity

The leader of the Dominican community in Antigua and Barbuda, Alex Martínez, has strongly condemned the recent murder of nine-year-old girl, Chantel Crump, urging authorities to bring those responsible to justice while calling for unity and peace amid rising tensions.

A hispanic woman Angela Mejia has been charged with the murder.

In a Facebook Live address, which was originally delivered in Spanish and translated, he expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss, describing the crime as “horrific” and extending condolences to the victim’s family. He emphasized that the Dominican community stands against violence and that its members come to Antigua and Barbuda to work and build better lives, not to commit crimes.

“We reject this crime in the strongest terms. It is an unspeakable act, and we demand justice,” he stated. However, he also voiced concerns over what he described as unfair blame being placed on the Dominican community due to reports suggesting that a Dominican national may be involved.

“Our community is being dragged into a scandal because of the actions of one person. If someone commits a crime, they alone should be held accountable. The entire Dominican community should not be blamed,” he asserted.

He further condemned calls for violence against Dominicans in response to the crime, revealing that some individuals have been using social media to incite hostility. He urged community members to remain vigilant and avoid confrontation, stressing that retaliation would only escalate tensions.

“There are people inciting hatred against us, calling for attacks on Dominicans. We must stay safe, be alert, and not engage in conflict. We do not want violence, but we will also not allow ourselves to be harmed,” he warned.

Martínez also referenced a previous case involving the murder of Dominican national Jennifer Bridge, noting that justice has still not been served in that case. He called on authorities to provide answers and to treat all victims equally.

To express their concerns and demand justice, the Dominican community is planning a peaceful march. He encouraged all members to participate, reiterating that their objective is to seek justice, not conflict.

“We will march in peace, just as others have done. We want justice for this little girl, and we also want justice for Jennifer. We are all human beings, and we all deserve safety and respect,” he stated.

He ended his address by urging community members to remain united, focus on their families, and continue contributing positively to the country. He also thanked the Antiguan government and people for allowing Dominicans to live and work in Antigua and Barbuda.

“We are grateful to Antigua and Barbuda for the opportunities we have here. We respect the laws, and we are part of this society. Let’s work together to fight crime and keep our communities safe,” he concluded.

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