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Belmont Estate villa owner found dead

- identified as American Mark Schwartz
A villa owner in Belmont Estate, Tortola, was found dead in his apartment on May 2, 2020. Photo: VINO
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Guests of a relatively new villa at West End, Tortola, are still reeling from the sudden death of the property owner as, according to them, he had not shown any signs of not being well the day prior.

Dead is Mark Schwartz, 47, a native of the United States of America.

He is known to have been a visitor to the Virgin Islands (VI) for over 20 years and owned the Villa Paradiso in Belmont Estate.

According to reports reaching our news centre, guests of Mr Schwartz became worried when he did not come out of his apartment on the morning of May 2, 2020.

Police summoned

The guests then reportedly summoned the police, who had to break into his apartment as Mr Schwartz was observed motionless on his bed.

VINO understands that the 47-year-old and three other persons spent the day before cooking, eating and watching television until close to midnight, after which they all retired for the night.

The following day, after not seeing or hearing from him, a check was made at the apartment at the villa when they suspected something was seriously wrong and raised an alarm.

His guests and those who knew him well are said to be surprised at his sudden death as, according to them, he was not a heavy drinker and they were not aware of him having any medical issues.

No marks of violence were found on his body, according to police.

42 Responses to “Belmont Estate villa owner found dead”

  • Eagle Eye (05/05/2020, 11:38) Like (46) Dislike (34) Reply
    Alot more will follow after stifling off the body for oxygen with those mask.
    • reality (05/05/2020, 16:17) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
      True that,only a matter of time and keep making them wonder why.
  • WOWW (05/05/2020, 11:53) Like (31) Dislike (2) Reply
    These sudden deaths reminds me of after 2017 hurricanes
    • Well Well (05/05/2020, 13:29) Like (12) Dislike (51) Reply
      I`m here saying the same thing. But Q. If they were partying how come no one was charge for curfew
      • chupes (05/05/2020, 14:01) Like (34) Dislike (3) Reply
        Thenpeople them was home at property they stay how much people stay home and talk drink play games u really think police going come in your house and tell u dont dont drink dont smoke dont play music to ok level dont play board games dont talk to other people live with u or on same compound chupes
      • duh (05/05/2020, 14:03) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
        Because they were all on the same property up yonder in the hills
      • Seriously (05/05/2020, 14:13) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
        Charge for curfew breach to eat and drink where you live???
    • Well (06/05/2020, 08:27) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      They make me suspicious, cos we never hear cause of death.
  • Really (05/05/2020, 11:54) Like (25) Dislike (7) Reply
    He need to be tested as soon as possible
    • True but (05/05/2020, 12:30) Like (14) Dislike (8) Reply
      This is trie but viruses dont last long in the body after death. If the virus caused lung damage then they should check his lungs. If he had no asthma and was not a smoker and should distress in his lungs then..........

      FYI I am not a doctor ..... But it was nice trying :)
    • agreed (05/05/2020, 17:15) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
      I honestly believe all those that died suddenly at home should have been tested. Just my thought.
  • 123 (05/05/2020, 11:55) Like (31) Dislike (0) Reply
    wow sad news
  • Belmont (05/05/2020, 11:55) Like (43) Dislike (1) Reply
    No one knows the reason for his death when everyone dies is now the virus get over y’all selves stop jumping to conclusion and let hit family mourn in peace.
  • COVID (05/05/2020, 11:57) Like (28) Dislike (7) Reply
    Remember the virus doesn’t show signs or symptoms sometimes it get down in your lungs and develop pneumonia. Not saying he had it but stop thinking if you only show signs of symptoms you have it..
    • True (05/05/2020, 18:16) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      you and the idiots that hit the like button need to come back to reality
  • Lord (05/05/2020, 11:58) Like (9) Dislike (42) Reply
    Place need lock back down until results are out for cause of deaths
  • Health (05/05/2020, 11:59) Like (52) Dislike (7) Reply

    I feel the g......is hiding a lot of information from us not about this deceased man but in general.

  • agreed (05/05/2020, 12:01) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Why we don’t get no informations in regards to the persons hospitalized from the virus band what happen to the doctors that was supposed to come in?
  • Curious (05/05/2020, 12:01) Like (18) Dislike (9) Reply
    Wanted to know too what happened to the 30 Cuban doctors but hey we don’t need them.
    • Say it again... Apply Wisdom.. (05/05/2020, 12:53) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
      Here is my rational for opening up....If we open tomorrow or open next year, the challenges will be the same,. We can open tomorrow and get a positive case the next day.. We can open up next year and get a positive case the next day.. So it makes sense we ooen up ASAP and fix, adjust, addresss as we go along.... Apply Wisdom.
  • HMMM (05/05/2020, 12:02) Like (13) Dislike (39) Reply
    Keep them Cuban doctors where them at before them come planning them flag poles here
  • Teaa (05/05/2020, 12:03) Like (22) Dislike (7) Reply
    I heard they denied him service because he wasn’t feeling good but showed no symptoms
  • run (05/05/2020, 12:03) Like (30) Dislike (5) Reply
    The bvi is infected with corona we don’t know who has it.
  • Whooo (05/05/2020, 12:04) Like (36) Dislike (6) Reply
    Whoever saying but lockdown the place you need to lockdown your mouth
  • Prim (05/05/2020, 12:06) Like (44) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mark May your soul rest in peace
    • Little Stasia (05/05/2020, 12:47) Like (84) Dislike (17) Reply
      Little Statia Island have 3 cases and they are open up internally,.. their school will be opening up on Monday.....These are Smart leaders, They understand the longer u lock down, the deeper the country sink... They are finding away to move forward. Its easy for them to shut down and blame the virus like we are doing..They are pressing forward.. I heard Little Anguilla with one case is fully open...I also heard that St Kitts with 13 cases have 4 full days of free movements and operation and looking to add another day....Why r we keep looking for excuses to lock down and burrying our economy with just 4 positive cases,
      • THINK! (05/05/2020, 16:30) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply

        wish you could join them on any of the islands and see what happens to you.
  • MY OPINION (05/05/2020, 12:16) Like (63) Dislike (9) Reply
    I don’t care how bad this virus gets I’m not selling my soul with no taking vaccine or inserting a chip in my body.. We are in the ending times and they want us to sway away from God the almighty
    • hearsay (06/05/2020, 08:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      They say them funny antennae all over the place is the 5G network that will be connected to the chip system.
  • I’m gosh (05/05/2020, 12:19) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    Him and trump was good friends this is sad sad I feel terrible
  • We in Trouble.. (05/05/2020, 12:38) Like (8) Dislike (13) Reply
    U expect those lazy Civil servant who wants to continue to stay home and get paid to say lock down...Sad.. .The Stress from this lock down and bad economy is causing people and businesses pain .. and killing them....

    ..
  • pressure (05/05/2020, 12:40) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    stress
  • Big Slick Willie (05/05/2020, 12:47) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    And we hear about this 3 days later? This definitely needs to be investigated. With all of the animosity in the air. A 47 year old healthy person don't just die. Rest in peace man. May justice be served, if warranted.
  • suspicious (05/05/2020, 13:17) Like (5) Dislike (13) Reply
    Hmm could be another insurance feaud case too...... just saying.
  • Nice (05/05/2020, 14:04) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some time I wander how people like chat so d man was there d day before cooking and eating let say it may be food poison I am just assumed but not every one die is carona I know this man by working west he a nice guy may his soul rest in peace
  • jimmy (05/05/2020, 20:50) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    Damn----you BVI folks post some of the dumbest comments I have read. A brother passes away and you lot spew out the above crap----Idiots. Rest in Peace Mark-may the 4 winds blow you safely home.
    • Prim (07/05/2020, 11:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      For your info Mark is a Millionaire he nor his family need to do stupidness to get insurance money you all don’t know him an you all just posting stupidness
  • Eto (09/05/2020, 14:20) Like (0) Dislike (13) Reply
    1st of all why is an AMERIKKKAN owning a Villa in the BVI? Anyways natural selection took care of that. Nonsense.
  • Mark's family (09/05/2020, 18:20) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply

    Mark and his family have been coming to Tortola for over 20 years, because we love the island and the people .For those of you who have had the good fortune to know Mark as the kind,generous and loving person that he was,thank you for your comments. For the people that did not know him and made false and hurtful statements about him . May God forgive you.



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