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Updated Aug 5, 2026
rebecca de paula
Rebecca De Paula was an NYPD officer who died due to complications after surgery in the Dominican Republic.
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Rebecca De Paula was an NYPD officer who died due to complications after surgery in the Dominican Republic.
Rebecca De Paula, a 31-year-old NYPD officer, tragically died following complications from surgery abroad in the Dominican Republic. The surgery involved breast implant removal, which unfortunately led to a deadly bacterial infection. Her death has been widely reported and mourned by the NYPD and the public, highlighting concerns about medical procedures performed overseas and their risks.
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