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Published on Monday, April 13, 2026
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
A U.S. citizen
identified by the last name Page, 50,
died Sunday at a public hospital in
Liberia canton, Guanacaste province,
after being held in custody as a
homicide suspect, authorities said.
The Judicial
Investigation Organization (OIJ) said
Page had been detained since February at
the Centro de
Atención Institucional (CAI), known as the
Liberia prison.
Authorities said
the investigation began after Cadento’s
body was discovered. Forensic agents
examined the scene with the assistance
of trained K-9 units to search for
traces of human fluids and other
evidence.
Investigators
determined that the day before her
death, Cadento had been seen at a party
at Page’s residence, located near
Junquillal Beach.
OIJ agents later
executed a search warrant at Page’s
home, where they conducted multiple
forensic tests, including the use of
luminol, a chemical agent used to detect
traces of blood. Authorities reported
finding blood evidence on the property
and subsequently identified Page as the
presumed perpetrator.
However, after about two months in custody, Page reportedly suffered a fall on Friday while in the prison showers.
The
Red Cross transported him from the
prison to the Enrique
Baltodano Briceño Public Hospital
in the Liberia canton after the fall.
He received medical treatment on
Saturday but died Sunday, authorities
said. Page’s
remains were transferred to the
OIJ morgue in Heredia
province,
where forensic experts will conduct an
autopsy to determine the official
cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing,
and authorities said specific
details of the case have been kept
confidential. Only the victim’s
family members are authorized to
request additional information. The
U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica said it
provides guidance and support to
families of U.S. citizens who die
abroad, depending on the
circumstances, including whether
relatives were present and whether the
individual was visiting or living in
the country. “The
Consular Section can provide
information on funeral homes that
arrange local burials or prepare
remains for shipment to the United
States,” the embassy said on its
website. “The Consular Section also
issues a Consular Report of Death
Abroad, which serves as a U.S. death
certificate for legal purposes.” The
embassy said it does not cover
funeral, repatriation or burial
expenses for Americans who die
overseas. Family members are not
required to travel to Costa Rica to
make arrangements, as embassy
representatives can coordinate with
local authorities and service
providers on their behalf.
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