The family was immediately skeptical of the medical team’s approach, noticing a seemingly random cocktail of medications administered with little explanation. His health appeared stable during the day when his wife was present, but every morning, after the night crew had taken over, they would find Samuel’s oxygen levels dangerously low. He was moved between different care units, from the emergency room to the ICU and then to a lower-intensity unit, but his condition continued to worsen.

Samuel’s transfer to a larger hospital was requested to no avail, leaving his family feeling helpless as they witnessed his steady decline. When he was finally intubated around mid-August, his daughter was assured that it was necessary to “let his lungs rest.” Instead, his condition only worsened under the excess oxygen administered. The family repeatedly requested a tracheotomy to help Samuel breathe, but the procedure was delayed for weeks due to a lack of available surgeons.

After the tracheotomy was finally performed, Samuel briefly showed signs of hope, communicating with his family by mouthing words. Yet, this was fleeting. He was soon sedated again, and the excess oxygen damaged his lungs beyond repair. By September 30, his jaundiced body and collapsed lungs foretold his imminent death. The family was informed that Samuel’s heart rate dropped to zero in an instant, confirming his passing at 11:59 p.m. that night.

Despite being a healthy and active man with no pre-existing conditions, Samuel was not given the care he needed. The family’s pleas for different treatments, including hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, or even basic specialist consultations, were dismissed. Instead, they were told to “make peace and let him go.”

Nancy and Marielys’s story is tragically representative of many others documented by the CHBMP Freedom Foundation’s COVID Humanity Betrayal Memory Project. Over 1,000 stories have been published so far, exposing the systemic medical negligence and bureaucratic inertia that have cost countless lives. With each narrative, the project urges those affected to reach out and share their experiences at chbmp.org, empowering other victims to speak out against this catastrophic betrayal.

To victims and their families: do not let medical professionals dismiss your concerns. Be the strongest advocate for your loved one, and remember that you are not alone in this fight. The CHBMP Freedom Foundation is here to provide support, resources, and advocacy as the Task Force—predominantly victims themselves—pursues justice for those like Samuel Perez.