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NYPD Officer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery in the Dominican Republic
Rebecca De Paula, a 31-year-old New York Police Department officer, died after developing severe health complications following a cosmetic procedure in the Dominican Republic. Her family is now calling for an investigation into whether medical negligence played a role in her death.
Rebecca De Paula, a 31-year-old New York Police Department (NYPD) officer, died early Sunday after suffering serious health complications following cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic, according to her family.
De Paula had traveled to the Caribbean nation about a week before her death to undergo a procedure to remove breast implants at a clinic in Santo Domingo’s National District. Her condition reportedly deteriorated after the operation, leading to her death.
Family Requests Investigation
Relatives have asked Dominican authorities to launch a formal investigation to determine whether medical negligence or malpractice contributed to the fatal outcome. According to family members, doctors informed them that De Paula had developed severe diarrhea caused by what was described as a bacterial infection.
As of now, authorities have not publicly announced the results of any official investigation or confirmed the precise cause of death. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Remains to Be Returned to the United States
De Paula’s family said her remains are expected to be repatriated to the United States for funeral arrangements.
Beyond her work with the NYPD, she was also a Christian pastor alongside her husband and dedicated part of her time to community outreach. She is survived by her husband and three children.
The case adds to ongoing scrutiny surrounding cosmetic surgery procedures in the Dominican Republic, where authorities have increased oversight of health and aesthetic facilities in recent years following investigations into patient deaths and regulatory violations.
