The relentless search for Ronald, a 14-year-old boy who vanished two days ago in the Cerro district of Havana, has ended in heartbreak. The young boy was discovered dead on Saturday, according to those close to his family circle.
Ronald, whose disappearance was reported on Friday, October 17, was found drowned the following day in one of the pools at the Ciudad Deportiva, as confirmed by those familiar with the situation through various social media posts.
Living on Patria Street, Ronald was a student at the Camilo Cienfuegos Basic Secondary School in Cerro. In the comments section of a post on the Facebook page La Tijera, a teenager named Sandro González identified himself as a classmate of Ronald at the school.
Unanswered Questions Surrounding the Tragedy
Addressing questions from several users regarding whether Ronald was the victim of a crime, his classmate asserted that "no one took his life." However, the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, as authorities have yet to publicly address the case.
The devastating news has deeply affected many people who either knew him or learned about his disappearance through social media, fervently hoping for his safe return. For over 24 hours, family members, neighbors, teachers, and friends tirelessly searched for him. A young woman named Liany Morejón Rodríguez shared insights into the exhaustive search efforts that began on Friday.
“From the start, we did everything imaginable, all united, without hesitation—mothers, fathers, teachers, neighbors—searching tirelessly. His mother only had him, and he only had her... Very sad…” she lamented. “Ronald leaves an entire school and community heartbroken, his mischievous and lively nature could make even the most serious person laugh,” she said.
Community Mourns and Seeks Answers
Comments on Facebook describe Ronald as a funny and cheerful boy. Parents of some of his friends mentioned that he often played with them in the neighborhood or nearby areas.
Neighbors and parents of his classmates have shared numerous condolences to his mother, Mayelín, and the rest of his family. The child's disappearance and the tragic discovery have raised many questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Many find it suspicious that it took so long to find his body in a pool at Ciudad Deportiva, a generally busy facility. Others have expressed concerns about the condition of the pools, which have been closed for years and not reopened. A woman noted, “Kids sneak into that pool to swim and play on weekends because there's no security.”
Questions also linger about how the boy ended up there alone, without other children or adults accompanying him. The public is awaiting further information from authorities or official media to clarify the tragic death of Ronald, which has shocked thousands of Cubans.
Key Questions About Ronald's Tragic Death
What are the circumstances surrounding Ronald's disappearance and death?
The circumstances of Ronald's disappearance and death are still unclear. Authorities have not yet provided public statements about the case.
How did the community respond to Ronald's disappearance?
The community responded with an immediate and tireless search involving family, neighbors, teachers, and friends, all hoping for Ronald's safe return.
Why are there suspicions surrounding the discovery of Ronald's body?
Suspicions arise due to the delay in discovering his body in a usually busy facility and concerns about the pools' condition since they have been closed for years without reopening.