- PARTIALLY DECOMPOSED BODY DISCOVERED ON TOURAMA BEAC
Police in St Vincent have opened an investigation into the discovery of a partially decomposing body on Tourama Beach, Tourama on Thursday 07th March 2024. The body was discovered at approximately 1:25 p.m. by residents who later notified the police.
The decomposing corpse was subsequently identified as Doxford Lavia, a 55-year-old Labourer of Sandy Bay. The scene was visited by the police and a medical practitioner who pronounced Lavia deceased.
There were no signs of violence on the body. However, a post-mortem examination is expected to be done on Monday 11th March 2024 to ascertain the cause of death.
Anyone with information that can assist with the investigation is asked to call Police Emergency at 999/911 or, the Georgetown Police Station at 1-784-458-6229 or any other police station or police officer you are comfortable speaking with. Any information received will be treated confidentially.