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There is a widely held view that “charity begins at home.” In this case the blogmaster is making the point – one should prioritise local responsibilities and issues before looking outward to broader, global concerns. Yes Ms. Prime Minister, you continue to trapeze the globe enhancing your personal reputation, enjoying accolades too numerous to mention, all the while your house is on fire.

The number of homicides is on track to surpass the high of 49 reached in 2019 (see homicide tracker on BU’s sidebar). The most recent shooting in the light of day last weekend at the Sheraton Mall signals that as a society violent crime will get worse. Certainly before it gets better.

Amit at @caribbeansignal has updated his analysis on homicides in Barbados January to October.

Barbados Homicide Statistics January to October 2024

The blogmaster is aware of the large National Advisory Council On Citizen Security To Fight Crime appointed by the government a few weeks ago. The blogmaster is reasonably confident it will result in another ‘talk shop’. The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) had started a crime commission as well and it gave the party – struggling for national identity – the opportunity to decline seat on the government appointed committee. You cannot make this ‘stuff’ up.

What will it take to force the thought that Barbados is perched on a slippery slop? We listen to talking heads preaching the message that Barbados is a beautiful place and we are allowing a few bad apples to ruin it for us by shaping negative narratives. There is a reality that cannot be refute – if the number of murders continue on current trend which increases the possibility of innocents being injured; then what?

Like John the Baptist in the wilderness the blogmaster continues the call for the authorities to declare a period of national emergency.

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24 responses to “Homicides on track to surpass 2019”

  1. Terence M Blackett Avatar
    Terence M Blackett

    CRIMINOLOGY – ANOTHER HOT TOPIC TODAY. UNIVERSITIES ARE PUSHING THIS DISCIPLINE GIVEN ITS ATTENUATED TENTACLES – LAW, SOCIAL JUSTICE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, ETC… REGARDLESS OF THE SOCIETAL STRUCTURES & WALLS ERECTED AS CONTAINMENT BUFFERS TO SPIRALLING EVIL – THE PREVAILING MYTHOLOGY THAT HUMANISTIC PHILOSOPHY CAN CHANGE THE IMMORAL PARADIGM OF HUMAN NATURE IS FRANKLY PISSING IN THE WIND & CALL IT DRIZZLES OF LIQUID SUNSHINE

    #SituationalCrimePreventionTheory suggests that crime & public disorder can be prevented by reducing opportunities for crime. “WELL THAT THE THEORY, ANY WAY”!!! The reality on the ground is a whole other world of “CONFUSION”, “CHAOS”, “BEDLAM”, “PAIN” & “APATHY”!!!

    High murder rates in towns, villages, communities & cities are often attributed to factors such as “POVERTY”, “GANGBANGING”, “DRUG-TURF WARS”, “THE LOVE OF MONEY” (THE ROOTS, BARK, BRANCHES & FRUIT OF ALL THE EVIL IN THIS MAD WORLD), & of course, inadequate, under-resourced, non-intelligence-led, benign law enforcement specialities…

    Barbados, as a “TINY” isle, has been “MISMANAGED” so badly since 1625, that to remove the “KARMA OF EVIL” will call for “TECTONIC RESTRATIFICATION” that would “ALTER THE FOUNDATIONS” of the society “FOREVER”!!!

    Again, let me cite the “UNIMPEACHABLE” words of “SCRIPTURE”:

    “WHERE THERE IS NO VISION – THE PEOPLE PERISH…” For, “when the “RIGHTEOUS” are in “AUTHORITY”, the people “REJOICE”: but when the “WICKED BEAR RULE”, the people “MOURN” (Prov. 29:2; 29:18)

    In a nation of “SO MUCH #RElieGION”, it seems “SPIRITUALITY IS DEAD ON ITS FEETS” & what a rolling travesty of messed up circumstances a country finds itself in, when the matter of “COMMON RESOLUTION” is skirted by the said leaders to whom this “DAMNABLE CURSE” lies at their front door!!!

    On November 6th, 2024 – “THE WORLD HAS CHANGED FOREVER”!!!

    It has been said (RATHER OBSEQUIOUSLY) in some mundane corner of planet earth (& I quote): “JEHU HAS TRIUMPHED & JEZEBEL HAS BEEN DEFEATED A SECOND TIME”!!!

    Take from that what you will…

    “Ring-Ring-Around-The Roses”… (“YOU FINISH IT”)

    #ImDone

  2. Political Skeptic Avatar
    Political Skeptic

    Social and economic policies of politicians are drivers crime. If in doubt juxtopose to when unemployment was no low, marijuana usage of any amount was illegal, politicians got fired, less interference in the police force occurred, appointments to positions in government was based on merit and not nepotism.

  3. David Avatar
    David

    Today’s politicians are unimaginative. Given the complexity of governing a country this will not bode well for the future of the country. Escalating violent crime in the region is the result.

  4. David Avatar
    David

    Nipping vigilante behaviour in the bud? So far successive governments have failed to arrest violent crime in Barbados because it is bigger than just an enforcement problem.

    Three on murder charge

    THREE MEN APPEARED in the District “A” Traffic Court yesterday before Magistrate Alison Burke, charged with the October 28 murder of Pedro Caddle.

    Tyrone Ricardo Roach, 29, Nicholas Reynold DaCosta Roach, 23, and Daniel Ezekial Forde, 29, all of Jackson Tenantry Road, Jackson, St Michael, were not required to plead to the indictable offence and were remanded to Dodds Prison until December 4.

    Caddle, who was 43 and of Bissex Housing Area, St Joseph, died at Jackson.

    Attorney Brian Clarke is representing all three accused men.

  5. William Avatar
    William

    Crime is a big business for the government and lawyers. The question begs what is the acceptable level of crime in Barbados? Social and financial policies are the root cause. Here in Denmark and throughout Europe most of the right wing governments are blaming immigrants. Never, felt so unsafe as a black man until now as assaults by citizens and police are on the incresse.

  6. David Avatar
    David

    Barbados we can’t blame immigrants. It is probably more to do with young people modeling behaviours derived from social media, music etc. Barbados does not have a national identity that locals grow into, therefore popular culture will trump. Needless to say our economy is not geared to create economic opportunities for all. This is a simple analysis.

  7. Bush Tea Avatar
    Bush Tea

    @ David
    Crime has NOTHING to do with ‘economic opportunities’.
    It has EVERYTHING to do with education, culture and morals….
    LOL
    You NEED to divorce your thinking from that of the albino centric demons among us.

    It is BECAUSE we have abandoned our Education thrust, and substituted the effeminate Eddykashun shiite instead, that we are seeing the exponential crime surges.
    This will be the case WHERE EVER brass bowls pursue the western culture / morals/ education models.

    With respect to the vigilante issue…
    Bushie predicts that authorities will now parade on these ‘accused’ persons – who were essentially protecting an old lady from a known bully and repeat menace to society.

    This is a role that SHOULD have been undertaked by the SAME shiite authorities via a proper Education system, Juvenile reform scheme and – if needed, an EFFECTIVE agult penal system
    NONE OF WHICH WORK.

    The end result will be…
    If Bushie were to come across two bullies beating the daylights out of Cuhdear Bajan’s donkey next week, rest assured that Bushie will be passing by QUIETLY on the other side of the road – least the shiite ‘authorities’ set about making the bushman an example….

    What a place!!
    What a situation – after 80 years of FREE eddykashun…

  8. David Avatar
    David

    @Bush Tea

    We shouldn’t split hairs.

  9. Frank Avatar
    Frank

    As the island enters the traditional tourist season, there will be no emergency called for any reason. Unless it opens more funding.

  10. David Avatar
    David

    Whether we declare a state of emergency now or later it will happen eventually based on current trends.

    Today’s media published the following an article. In tough times tough decisions have to be taken.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DCEp5Z7JmDR/?igsh=MTNkeHNhcXRobXNjbw==

  11. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    ” The Barbados Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit has charged 32-year-old Rico Akeem Hepburn of Pelican Drive, St. Martins, St. Philip with the murder of Mark Armstrong.

    The incident occurred on Saturday, November 22, 2022, at the Granville Williams Bus Terminal, formerly the Fairchild Street Terminal.”

  12. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    Too close !

    https://nationnews.com/2024/11/07/police-investigating-shooting-incident-in-st-philip/

  13. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    hope the victims survive.

    https://barbadostoday.bb/2024/11/07/two-men-injured-in-st-philip-shooting-incident/

  14. Cuhdear Bajan Avatar
    Cuhdear Bajan

    @Bush Tea “If Bushie were to come across two bullies beating the daylights out of Cuhdear Bajan’s donkey next week…”

    My side hustle requires me to have have sharp tools on hand.

    Or as the Jamaicans would say “duppy know who to frighten”

    Not frightened yet.

    More like armed and dangerous.

  15. Bush Tea Avatar
    Bush Tea

    @ Cuhdear
    “More like armed and dangerous.”
    ~~~~~~
    Steupss..
    More like ‘pee yuhself and cry’…

    You is only a bad-john on BU.
    Like yuh big mouth ZR friends – who dribble incoherently when the police pull then out of the van….
    LOL
    ha ha ha

  16. David Avatar
    David

    Study shows worrying crime trend

    Criminologist offers proposals to lessen impact

    CRIMINOLOGIST KIM RAMSAY has sounded the alarm on a disturbing reversal in homicide trends in Barbados, with her latest crime study revealing a resurgence in violent deaths.

    After a significant decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw homicide rates drop to record lows, Barbados is now projected to surpass its previous high by the end of this year.

    Ramsay attributes this shift to the breakdown of gang truces and a resurgence in firearm-enabled violence, which consistently accounts for about 70 per cent of murders on the island.

    She presented her findings during a workshop at the Savannah Hotel, Hastings, Christ Church, yesterday.

    Ramsay’s comprehensive report also highlights variations in crime patterns among the three police divisions – Bridgetown, Northern and Southern. The study revealed that while violent crimes capture public attention, property crimes, such as theft and burglary, remain the most frequently reported offences, making up a significant portion of annual crime statistics.

    “Theft is a perennial problem in Barbados, dating back to the 1980s. Despite some fluctuations, theft and burglaries continue to be major challenges, particularly in urban areas where socio-economic pressures are higher,” she stated.

    Burglaries and theft

    She detailed acquisitive crimes, including residential burglaries and theft, noting that they tend to spike in densely-populated, low-income neighbourhoods. She added that despite a decline in burglary rates since 2018, the figures remain concerning, with over 400 residential burglaries reported annually.

    Commercial burglaries, targeting businesses such as shops and supermarkets, have also been on the rise, indicating a shift in criminal focus postpandemic. Ramsay said the police clearance rate for these property crimes remains low, partly due to the rapid disposal of stolen goods in underground markets, making recovery difficult.

    Robberies have shown a mixed trend. While there was a decline in reported robberies during the lockdown periods of 2020 and 2021, incidents have increased again as the economy reopened. Ramsay said firearmenabled robberies are particularly worrisome, given their violent nature and the heightened fear they instil in victims.

    “Guns are increasingly used in the commission of robberies, even though there was a slight decrease in overall firearm-enabled crimes between 2020 and 2023,” she said. “However, the uptick since 2022 is troubling and points to a greater availability of firearms on the streets.”

    Organised crime emerged as a key issue in Ramsay’s analysis, with criminal enterprises becoming more sophisticated and interconnected. The report highlights the role of regional and international networks in facilitating drug and gun trafficking, often using local couriers and complex smuggling operations.

    The criminologist cited instances of advanced technologies, such as 3D-printed weapons, being used to evade law enforcement detection.

    Planning and coordination

    “Organised crime groups operate like well-oiled machines, with a level of planning and coordination that rivals legitimate businesses. This makes them formidable opponents for law enforcement, especially when combined with their access to financial resources and insider connections.”

    Domestic violence featured prominently in the report, with cases increasing significantly in 2023. Ramsay noted that while intimate partner violence remains a serious issue, many reports involve family-related disputes, highlighting the broader scope of domestic violence. Cultural stigma, particularly among men, often leads to under-reporting, skewing the data and masking the true extent of the problem.

    “Men face societal pressures that deter them from reporting abuse, and this cultural barrier needs to be addressed to get a clearer picture of domestic violence,” she suggested.

    Child abuse statistics, provided by the Child Care Board, indicate high levels of neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse, with young girls being disproportionately affected. Over 100 cases of child sexual abuse are reported annually, with the actual number likely higher due to significant under-reporting.

    Ramsay reported that neglect was the most common form of child abuse, often linked to economic hardship and inadequate parenting skills. “Many cases of child abuse go unreported, especially neglect, which remains a silent but pervasive issue in our communities.”

    In terms of youth crime, she pointed to a troubling trend of increased involvement of adolescents in serious criminal activities. The report shows a growing number of young offenders often linked to gang recruitment and exposure to violence from an early age.

    “We’re seeing teenagers as young as 14 and 15 involved in shootings and other violent acts, often influenced by older gang members. This points to a failure in community support systems and the urgent need for targeted interventions to steer at-risk youth away from criminal paths.”

    Ramsay’s study also touched on white-collar crime, which remains significantly under-reported. While incidents of embezzlement, fraud and other financial crimes are believed to be widespread, they rarely make it into official statistics due to the complex nature of these offences and the reluctance of victims, particularly businesses, to report them.

    “White-collar crime is the least reported category, not because it’s uncommon, but because it’s often difficult to detect and prove,” she said. “There’s a need for greater awareness and enhanced reporting mechanisms to tackle this hidden aspect of crime.”

    The criminologist concluded her presentation with a set of recommendations to address the root causes of crime and improving law enforcement effectiveness. These include enhanced community engagement, increased resources for the police and stronger inter-agency collaboration to avoid duplication of efforts. She also called for comprehensive public education campaigns to help mitigate property crimes and encourage cooperation with law enforcement.

    “Understanding the dynamics of crime in Barbados requires a collective effort from all sectors of society. While we have made progress, the road ahead demands unity and a shared commitment to creating a safer environment for everyone,” she said.

    (CLM)

    Source: Nation

  17. David Avatar
    David

    AG wants new approach in fight against crime

    ATTORNEY GENERAL DALE MARSHALL is calling for a new approach in Barbados’ efforts to tackle crime, urging greater attention to societal and familial influences rather than focusing solely on law enforcement.

    Speaking yesterday at the Savannah Hotel during the launch of recent crime research led by criminologist Kim Ramsay, he highlighted the need to delve deeper into the social roots of criminality, suggesting that issues such as dysfunctional family environments and domestic violence play a critical role.

    “I’m not trying to find any escape route, but if we’ve already covered off the police and given them what they need, then it’s time to start looking beyond the predictable responses. We need to examine what’s happening inside our homes and communities that lead young people down the path of criminal behaviour,” he said.

    Marshall pointed to alarming statistics that highlight the increasing involvement of youth in violent crime.

    “There are nine individuals under the age of 21 who have been charged with murder. Three of them are under 18,” he said, expressing his dismay at the involvement of such young people in severe criminal acts. “I have two children and I remember when they were 18 years old. I think all parents here know what it feels like when our children test our patience, but it’s very difficult to fathom them committing a crime as grave as murder.”

    He spoke of a 19-year-old man who was recently killed while attempting to buy marijuana. “Why would a youngster leave Brittons Hill to buy weed in Belleplaine?” Marshall asked.

    Wrong path

    “He wasn’t purchasing it for personal use. At 19, he saw himself as an entrepreneur in the drug trade. This is the reality we are facing – our youth are being drawn into criminal activities because they see it as a viable path.”

    The Attorney General urged the public and stakeholders to shift the conversation away from solely criticising the police.

    “The first thing people say is, ‘Call the police’, even for matters that don’t require their involvement, but the police only come in after the fact. We need to ask why these situations are happening in the first place. What’s going on in our households that’s leading young people to crime?”

    He also touched on the broader societal changes that may be contributing to the problem, noting a decline in traditional values and structures, such as religious education.

    “When I was growing up, every young boy and girl attended Sunday school. Now, when you look at the size of Sunday school classes, there’s barely a handful of young people. We’ve lost something vital that was once a part of our community fabric.”

    Marshall expressed gratitude to Ramsay for her research and called for a continued focus on addressing the deeper societal issues that underpin criminal behaviour.

    “Kim, thank you for this work, but the next conversation needs to be about those things that are harder to measure – the values, the respect and the care we show to each other. If we can’t measure them, implementing solutions becomes so much harder.

    “The boxes we need to check now aren’t just about police resources and court reforms. They are about how we nurture our young people and the kind of future we are shaping for them,” he added. (CLM)

    Source: Nation

  18. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    Sad.

    https://nationnews.com/2024/11/13/update-victim-of-farm-road-shooting-dies-in-hospital/

  19. David Avatar
    David

    Two on shooting charges

    ACCUSED MEN Xenico O’Neil Moore, 24, and Roshawn Jaeir Kangal, 19, charged in connection with the gunfire at Sheraton Centre and Silver Sands, Christ Church, that left several people injured earlier this month, appeared in court yesterday on 20 joint charges; Moore had another charge separately and Kangal a further eight.

    While they were remanded to Dodds Prison upon appearing in the Oistins Magistrates’ Court, the duo were also ordered to appear in two other jurisdictions on the slew of charges they are facing.

    XENICO O’NEIL MOORE (left) and Roshawn Jaeir Kangal after leaving the Oistins Magistrates’ Court where they appeared on multiple charges yesterday.
    (SD)

    Most of the charges of Moore, 24, of Vauxhall, and Kangal, of McCleans Gap, Silver Sands, both in Christ Church, went before Magistrate Deidre McKenna in the Oistins Magistrates’ Court yesterday and they were not required to plead to any of the 29 charges read to them during their lengthy appearance. The two were not represented by any attorneys but their mothers were present when the cases were called.

    Of their tally of charges, 14 fell under the Oistins Court jurisdiction, 14 will be dealt with by the District “B” Magistrates’ Court and one related to the District “A” Magistrates’ Court.

    They will return to the Oistins Court on December 10, will attend the District “B” Magistrates’ Court on November 18 and District “A” Court the following day.

    Kangal and Moore are jointly charged with endangering the lives of Lamar Waithe, Oneil Campbell, Miguel Daniel, Coby Noble and causing serious bodily harm to Andrea Bailey, all on November 2.

    They are also charged with three counts of aggravated criminal damage, where they damaged O’neal McDonald’s property and were reckless as to whether they did, one count of affray – where their behaviour was such that it would cause other persons of reasonable firmness who were present to fear for another person’s safety, two counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm and 34 rounds of ammunition.

    Additionally, the joint charges included the unlawful use of a firearm, using a firearm to commit serious bodily harm, using a firearm to commit the offence of endangering Life, using a firearm to commit aggravated criminal damage, use of a firearm to commit affray on November 2 while at Sheraton Centre and again at Silver Sands on the same date and finally, use of an unlicensed firearm at Silver Sands, Christ Church.

    Individually, Kangal’s counts include possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of 24 rounds of ammunition, endangering the life of Omari Chase on 16 August, 2024 whilst at McCleans Gap, Silver Sands, use of a firearm on 16 August, 2024, possession of it, robbery on September 28, use of a firearm that same day and escaping legal custody on September 1, 2024.

    Moore too is accused of possession of a firearm and 24 rounds of ammunition, while at Silver Sands, Christ Church.

    The two appeared around mid-morning and spent the 30 minutes in the court where Sergeant Reginald Blackman The men were charged after investigations were carried out by the Southern Division of the Criminal Investigation Department and the Serious Organised Crime Unit of the Barbados Police Service. (SD)

    Source; Nation

  20. David Avatar
    David

    Fatal Shooting

    Barbados has recorded yet another fatal shooting, homicide number 48 for the year so far.

    Starcom Network News understands that the police received a call sometime after midday of a shooting at Belfield Black Rock, St. Michael.

    It was subsequently confirmed that a shooting victim had been dropped off at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in a private motor vehicle and he was pronounced dead on arrival.

    The victim had a gunshot wound to the head.

    Starcom sources indicate the deceased is a 34-year-old resident of Small Land, Black Rock.

    Source: Starcom

  21. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    Stabbing.

    https://barbadostoday.bb/2024/11/19/police-probe-death-at-fisheries-complex/

  22. David Avatar
    David

    Red flag raised

    Researcher: Youth in gun crime at crisis level

    THE CURRENT LEVEL of gun violence by young people in Barbados is at crisis level, says director of the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit, Cheryl Willoughby believes.

    Raising a red flag on this matter yesterday, Willoughby expressed “grave concern”, saying: “Right now, Barbados has a crisis situation whereby we are having persons accused of murder, having an average age of between 16 and 18 and it goes to 19 in one or two cases.”

    During her comments she mentioned that yet another young man had lost his life to gun violence in recent days.

    The director was addressing an online audience made up primarily of young people, during a webinar on recidivism, one of the activities organised for the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit’s Crime Awareness Month.

    The results of a tracer study on recidivism in Barbados done by the unit, were shared. That study showed that of 273 inmates incarcerated for serious criminal offences and released in 2016, were followed for five years, ending in December 2021. Of that number 63 per cent or 171 were rearrested.

    Willoughby called for an integrated approach to addressing crime at the level of criminal justice, penal justice and social services.

    The former police officer said: “For me as a researcher, as someone who has been in this field for 40 years, I believe we need to have all of these entities coming together to find possible solutions.”

    Willoughby suggested there must be early signs of the deviant behaviour at the primary and secondary school levels, so that those children could be identified. She said that would allow intervenors, whether teachers or the head teacher, to seek help early.

    She added research would show that the child would have had some sort of risk factors being displayed either within their home or school environment and “those triggers were not dealt with efficiently to allow that child to reintegrate as well as change those criminal behaviours”.

    “It tells me that our system of diagnosing children with behavioural problems, as well as not diagnosing but actually planning intervention strategies, is breaking down in this country,” the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit head said.

    She called for an integrated approach to addressing crime, “at the level of criminal justice, penal justice or at the level of social services”.

    Willoughby said her department over the years had provided the diagnosis necessary for other agencies to plan intervention and treatment programmes in order to address the issues shown in their research. She noted Barbados, like the rest of the Caribbean, was “very weak” as far as implementation was concerned.

    However, she lauded the National Peace Programme for designing and developing programmes for the youth based on empirical evidence.

    “It is this strategy that will allow Barbadians to be able to have evidence-led programming that will be more targeted and it will save the taxpayers valuable resources,” she added, while insisting that young people must have a seat at the table when planning interventions to curb the spiralling crime within communities. (GC)

    Source: Nation

  23. David Avatar
    David

    Murder mystery ‘may be solved’

    Police believe they may have finally solved the mystery surrounding the disappearance of two men, a bullet-riddled car, a bloody house and a finger on a table.

    That was the scene along Farm Road, St Philip, on July 26, 2023, which left detectives scratching their heads for answers, as the major clue they had was that the occupants of the vehicle, Junior “Pippy Yard” Taitt, 49, and Randy “Sharkman” Brathwaite, 47, both of Blades Hill, St Philip, were missing, leaving a bloody trail behind.

    Police now believe they can piece together the gruesome details of that bloody afternoon after finding skeletal remains in a shallow grave at Henley, St John, yesterday, believed to be those of the men.

    Police kept the rural area under surveillance with two vehicles parked across the street forbidding entrance even by the media, as they scoured the vast terrain for the remains and conducted a forensic examination of the scene.

    Police sources told the Weekend Nation they received credible information that the bodies had been buried there. Up to press time, reports indicated they had retrieved two skulls.

    When contacted, police public affairs and communications officer Inspector Rodney Inniss confirmed the discovery of the human remains.

    “Within 24 hours ago, we were caught up in a major investigation led by the Major Crime Unit and our Forensic Teams of Crime Unit that took us to Henley and St John. And as a result of this investigation, a search was made in a bushy area, a very bushy area, and we discovered what we suspect to be the skeletal remains, human remains, that’s yet to be confirmed.

    “We have the experts and medical personnel dealing with that, and that’s yet to be confirmed. But at this stage, it appears to be just the bodies of two individuals,” he said, as he appealed to people to avoid using the area.

    “We know throughout the day there was much interest on social media, a lot of exaggerated news, and persons [full of] curiosity.

    “We’re hoping to satisfy the curiosity with more information as we get that to hand, and we’re asking the public if they do want to help, or if they have any information at all that can assist us in this discovery, that they can call our District “C” Police Station at 416-8200 or 8204, and give us whatever information you have [that] you think may help us in our investigation.”

    Reports

    Reports indicate that the two men were lured to St Philip and, upon reaching Farm Road, the vehicle in which they were travelling met with heavy gunfire.

    The injured men were then dragged from the vehicle, the bloody trail leading to an unoccupied house which was previously owned by retired Lodge School headmaster Aurelius Smith and his wife Marcelle, but was sold to Lindon Brathwaite and his wife Lisa following the brutal murder of Marcelle in 2015.

    Police arrived on the scene following terrifying calls from residents about the numerous gunshots which rang out, but all they found was the bullet-riddled car and a house filled with blood from the floor to the ceiling. A lone finger was also discovered on a table. From the blood splatter throughout the house police surmised that the men were dismembered.

    Yesterday, a family member of Taitt said they had been going through a lot of emotions as word spread like wildfire about the discovery and that police suspected the remains to be those of the two men.

    “Then we heard a news report which said that it was not true, so we don’t know what to believe,” the family member said, pointing out they had submitted blood samples to police almost a year ago to determine if the blood found in the house was that of Taitt.

    “He did not deserve to die like that. The police had a witness in custody for five days and released that person, saying they did not have enough evidence. We are still hoping that someone will be brought to justice for his death.” (Nation News Desk)

    Source: Nation

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    The OG

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