Park Hill Homicide: Death of Earol Richards
A homicide investigation is underway in the community of Park Hill, St Vincent following the grim discovery of 69-year-old farmer Earol Richards.
Richards’ partially decomposed body was found in an abandoned house within Park Hill on January 7, 2026.
According to the RSVGPF, a post-mortem examination was conducted on Friday, January 9, 2026. The results determined that Mr. Richards died from “multiple chop wounds and decapitation,” officially confirming the case as a homicide.
The RSVGPF investigation is currently ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information that may assist with the case to come forward.
You can contact the authorities through any of the following numbers:
• Major Crimes Unit: (784) 456-1810
• Police Control: (784) 457-1211
• Emergency Line: 999/911
The police have assured the public that all information received will be handled with strict confidence.