Moïse Investigation: Forensic Gaps and Persistent Uncertainties

Testimony from a special agent of the FBI, Martin Suarez, before a U.S. federal court has brought renewed attention to the investigation into the assassination of Jovenel Moïse.

His statements highlighted several procedural limitations in the early stages of the inquiry following the July 7, 2021 attack.According to the agent, no DNA testing or fingerprint analysis was conducted at the crime scene, despite the presence of multiple forms of physical evidence, including blood traces, bullet impacts, and various objects.

He explained that time constraints affected the scope of the on-site work, although investigators reportedly spent several hours at the residence.More than 40 items—such as shell casings, mobile phones, and other materials—were collected during the operation.

However, these were later taken into custody by Haitian authorities, which ended the FBI’s direct access to the evidence. This development has raised questions about evidence handling and continuity.Defense attorneys have also expressed concerns about the investigation, pointing to what they describe as incomplete searches and areas within the residence that were not fully examined.

They argue that these factors may have affected the thoroughness of the case.Another unresolved issue involves the security cameras installed at the president’s residence. To date, there has been limited public information regarding any video footage that could help clarify how the attack was carried out.

Overall, the recent testimony underscores ongoing uncertainties surrounding the investigation, particularly regarding forensic procedures, evidence management, and the availability of key visual records.