Friends and family of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier attend his funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Behind the casket from center to right are Duvalier’s son Francois-Nicolas, daughter Anya, and ex-wife Michele Bennett. Second from left is Duvalier’s former partner Veronique Roy. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63, but Duvalier’s attorney announced late this week that friends and family would arrange a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) Friends and family of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier attend his funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Behind the casket from center to right are Duvalier’s son Francois-Nicolas, daughter Anya, and ex-wife Michele Bennett. Second from left is Duvalier’s former partner Veronique Roy. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63, but Duvalier’s attorney announced late this week that friends and family would arrange a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
Francois-Nicolas Duvalier, center, and his sister Anya Duvalier, left, the children of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, listen to a man during their father’s funeral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) Francois-Nicolas Duvalier, center, and his sister Anya Duvalier, left, the children of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, listen to a man during their father’s funeral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
Francois-Nicolas Duvalier, the son of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, leaves at the end of his father’s funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63, but Duvalier’s attorney announced late this week that friends and family would arrange a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) Francois-Nicolas Duvalier, the son of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, leaves at the end of his father’s funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63, but Duvalier’s attorney announced late this week that friends and family would arrange a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
Veronique Roy, former partner of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, center, shakes a women’s hand during Duvalier’s funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) Veronique Roy, former partner of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, center, shakes a women’s hand during Duvalier’s funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
Mourners greet Michele Bennett (2nd R), the ex-wife of Haiti’s former dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, and Duvalier’s son Francois Nicholas Duvalier (2nd L) during Duvalier’s private funeral mass at the St. Louis de Gonzague school chapel in Port-au-Prince October 11, 2014. Duvalier, who died a week ago of a heart attack aged 63, was laid to rest on Saturday, marking the end of a political dynasty notorious for its corruption and abuse of human rights. REUTERS/Marc Lee Steed Mourners greet Michele Bennett (2nd R), the ex-wife of Haiti’s former dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, and Duvalier’s son Francois Nicholas Duvalier (2nd L) during Duvalier’s private funeral mass at the St. Louis de Gonzague school chapel in Port-au-Prince October 11, 2014. Duvalier, who died a week ago of a heart attack aged 63, was laid to rest on Saturday, marking the end of a political dynasty notorious for its corruption and abuse of human rights. REUTERS/Marc Lee Steed
A man leans on the coffin during the funeral ceremony for Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63, but Duvalier’s attorney announced late this week that friends and family would arrange a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) A man leans on the coffin during the funeral ceremony for Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63, but Duvalier’s attorney announced late this week that friends and family would arrange a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
A woman cries during the funeral ceremony for Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) A woman cries during the funeral ceremony for Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
Michele Bennett, ex-wife of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, cries as she greets a man during Duvalier’s funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) Michele Bennett, ex-wife of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, cries as she greets a man during Duvalier’s funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
A man yells “Long live Duvalier! He’s not dead!” during the funeral ceremony for Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Hundreds of people attended the funeral, displaying respect for a man who was widely reviled for repression and corruption during his 15 years in power. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) A man yells “Long live Duvalier! He’s not dead!” during the funeral ceremony for Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Hundreds of people attended the funeral, displaying respect for a man who was widely reviled for repression and corruption during his 15 years in power. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
Francois-Nicolas Duvalier, the son of Haiti’s late dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, arrives to the funeral home after his father’s funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) Francois-Nicolas Duvalier, the son of Haiti’s late dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, arrives to the funeral home after his father’s funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
Francois-Nicolas Duvalier, the son of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, listens to a woman during his father’s funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Behind is Duvalier’s ex-wife Michele Bennett. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery) Francois-Nicolas Duvalier, the son of Haiti’s late Dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, listens to a woman during his father’s funeral ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Behind is Duvalier’s ex-wife Michele Bennett. Many had wondered whether the self-proclaimed “president for life” would receive a state funeral following his death last Saturday from a heart attack at age 63. However, friends and family held a simple and private funeral. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
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I guess those are the people who benefited when he was president because he did not do a damn thing for Haiti while president except spend money on parties and orgies. During the 1980’s, Haiti was the laughing stock of the Caribbean and many people pretended they weren’t Haitian. He had so much potential to do right by his country and he didn’t! This man cared NOTHING about Haiti and NO! he did not deserve a state funeral! He should have been buried in France. Anyone who defends this philanderer and thief is DELUSIONAL.
I guess those are the people who benefited when he was president because he did not do a damn thing for Haiti while president except spend money on parties and orgies. During the 1980’s, Haiti was the laughing stock of the Caribbean and many people pretended they weren’t Haitian. He had so much potential to do right by his country and he didn’t! This man cared NOTHING about Haiti and NO! he did not deserve a state funeral! He should have been buried in France. Anyone who defends this philanderer and thief is DELUSIONAL.