UPDATE: Gunshot caused hotel room death - Police
“Mr. Batista Sena’s family and H.M. Coroner have been updated,” said a Police press release today July 7, 2014.
“Mr. Batista Sena resided in St. Thomas and was travelling to the Dominican Republic via Tortola when he met his death. Major Crime Detectives believe that the victim had planned to fly out to the Dominican Republic on 1st July. Mr. Batista Sena had been on Tortola since the 25th June,” said the Police release.
“Detectives are seeking any information from anybody who met with Mr. Batista Sena or has any information that will assist the investigation into his murder. The Major Crime Team can be contacted directly at 468-5682 or through the RVIPF access number 311. Persons can also call the Intelligence Unit at 468-9339,” the release said.
"Crimestoppers in Miami also provides persons wishing to give information anonymously an opportunity to do so. Call 800-TIPS, 800-8477."
See previous story published on July 3, 2014:
UPDATE: Murder probe commences in hotel room death - Police
-One person was arrested in relation to the investigation but was later released pending further inquiries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police said in a press release today July 3, 2014 that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Major Crime Team is now assigned to conduct investigations into the death of a male found in his hotel room in a Road Town establishment as the unexplained death reported on Tuesday evening is now being investigated as a homicide.
“On July 1st at close to 4:30pm, investigating officers responded to the scene where a male was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. Preliminary investigations were immediately conducted to establish the identity of the male and a possible cause of death,” the Police release said.
“The male has since been identified as Yeiral Batista Sena, 32, a Dominican Republic citizen. An autopsy is to be performed to determine the actual cause of death,” it said.
“Major Crime Detectives believe that the victim travelled from St. Thomas and had planned to fly out to the Dominican Republic on July 1st,” the Police said in the release.
According to the release, members of Mr. Batista Sena’s family, who reside in St. Thomas, have been informed of the death and the Coroner is being kept updated.
One person was arrested by detectives in relation to the investigation but was later released pending further enquiries, Police said.
See previous story published on July 3, 2014:
Man found dead in Fort Burt Hotel ID as Yeiral Batista Sena
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Via our reliable sources within the security sector of the Virgin Islands, this news site was able to confirm that the body of a male found in a hotel room is that of a citizen of the Dominican Republic, Yeiral Batista Sena.
Prior to his death he was a resident of the US Virgin Islands.
While the Public Relations Department of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) declined to release the name of the hotel, Virgin Islands News Online did confirm it to have been the Fort Burt Hotel based on information.
In the release by the RVIPF on Tuesday July 1, 2014 it was stated that the body was discovered about 16:38hrs. However when this news site moved on information received and visited the Fort Burt Hotel sometime after 8:00pm police officers and coroners were still on the scene preparing to remove the body.
However a man professing to be the owner of the hotel debarred this news site from gathering any information on the property at the time.
Further follow up indicated that Batista was found dead by a room attendant who is still traumatized by the discovery. This news site understands also that at least one male person is being questioned and foul play has not been ruled out.
Police Press Release as circulated on July 1, 2014:
“On July 1, 2014 at about 16:38hrs, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) received a report of an unknown male reportedly found deceased in his hotel room at a local establishment.
“Investigating officers have responded and is conducting preliminary investigations to establish the identity of the male and his manner of death. Enquiries are ongoing and no further comments are available at stage.” - Police Public Relations Officer Diane Drayton.
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28 Responses to “UPDATE: Gunshot caused hotel room death - Police”
Ayo forgot about the Sheek who came from all the way Saudi Arabia and was found dead at S..ub Island? What became of that??? NO BODY KNOWS!!!
The thing is this, BVI has now been identified as a place for a lot of unsolved murder cases and this one like the many others will be swept under the table.
So my high alert to everyone is watch your surroundings.
@Solve STOP talking p..s. BVI per ratio have the most unsolved cases in the history of the Caribbean so check your stats.
This place is now at this stage, "kill or be killed."
Worst than the middle east.
I am sure if you had looked like a crack head or trouble of some sorts she would have denied you access. We here sometimes like to be judgmental and simple mined about every little thing.
Fun and jokes aside -for future reference i humbly suggest that it is FOUL play