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Businesswoman discovered dead in Purcell Estate

-Investigators racing to determine cause of death
According to Acting Police Information Officer Akia Thomas, the woman has since been identified as 62-year-old Shirley Malone from the twin-island neighbouring state. Photo: Team of Reporters
Investigators at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a St Kitts and Nevis national in the Purcell Estate area. Photo: Internet Source
Investigators at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a St Kitts and Nevis national in the Purcell Estate area. Photo: Internet Source
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Investigators at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a St Kitts and Nevis national in the Purcell Estate area.

Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the body of a woman was found in a house located in Purcell Estate yesterday Friday, April 24, 2020.

According to Acting Police Information Officer Akia Thomas, the woman has since been identified as 62-year-old Shirley Malone from the twin-island neighbouring state.

“A report was received of an unresponsive female in the Purcell Estate area after 6 pm yesterday. She was pronounced dead at the scene,” Ms Thomas stated.

According to sources, the woman resided in the Virgin Island for the majority of her life, and in her most recent job, she ran a canteen at the St. George's Secondary School on Tortola. 

Police are now racing to determine the exact cause of death, as investigations continue.

VINO will bring more information once it becomes available. 

 

 

81 Responses to “Businesswoman discovered dead in Purcell Estate”

  • We in trouble (25/04/2020, 12:21) Like (16) Dislike (48) Reply
    Got to be Corona.. Poor Corona.. Nobody die of anything else any more....Heart attack. No its Corona..More lock down...lol.
    • Disgusted (25/04/2020, 13:16) Like (35) Dislike (12) Reply
      You need to shot up, get a life, you sound like a very idle person, no one died and left you in charge, let us pray one for another.
    • @We in Trouble (25/04/2020, 13:34) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
      Heart attacks and Strokes are common and deadly effects of Corona -19 Virus.
      Many of the stroke victims were from the younger group, unlikely candidates for strokes, least likely to die , least of all, a stroke .
      • Never another (25/04/2020, 17:58) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
        Rest in Peace Shirley. There will never be another like you.
        Condolences to the Family.
    • Agree (25/04/2020, 13:45) Like (11) Dislike (15) Reply

      the medical hotline she was trying to contact and they ignored her

    • To We in trouble (25/04/2020, 14:35) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
      You sound very foolish like a elderly gentleman from Belle Vue that I know...he always know everything and even when you try to correct him or tell him the truth, he always insist he know the truth. Even to when the other lady died , he was up and down broadcasting how she died from asthma and not corona. SMH I wish come people would stfu and just wait for the facts to come out rather than just jumping to conclusions. Being illiterate and ignorant are not a good mix.
      • ? (25/04/2020, 14:52) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
        Isn't there people all over the BVI who are know it alls? It appears that you have a personal issue with the elderly gentleman in Bellevue. Just settle it between the 2 of you.
        • To ? (25/04/2020, 18:01) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
          That's the problem with society...people like you always looking to make excuses for people spreading wrong news and jumping to conclusions before knowing what really happened. If some people would stop spreading wrong information and focus of their OWN LIVES , the place would be a better place...but NO, some of you can't help running your traps.
      • @ To We In Trouble (25/04/2020, 14:56) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
        Problem is,we do not get facts . On occasionm when we do, it is after the fact,
        Statements by him and other grapevines would be obsolete if we were given facts.
      • sorry (25/04/2020, 23:42) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        I THINKTHESE NEWS SITES SHOULD STOP THE BLOGS BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE ANY RESPECT FOR GOD NOR MAN THIS VIRUS DO NOT CHOOSE WHO GET IT . IT IS WORLD WIDE AND ONLY IN THE BVI IT HAVE NEGATIVE REMARKS AS IF THEY ARE STUPID .
    • We in trouble (25/04/2020, 15:25) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      That’s how the game is played, they got an agenda to push and that’s how you control the people... Fear overpowers all
    • @We in Trouble (25/04/2020, 16:00) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      “We in trouble” when disrespectfulness rules the day. Wise up, don’t wise crack.

      So sorry for the family and friends of the Ms. Malone. May she Rest In Peace.
  • omy (25/04/2020, 12:54) Like (44) Dislike (1) Reply
    Sad news this morning. May the Lord comfort family and friends of this individual.
  • star child (25/04/2020, 12:58) Like (35) Dislike (1) Reply
    Sad... May her soul R.I.P. condolences to her family and love ones.
  • Please wait (25/04/2020, 13:04) Like (31) Dislike (3) Reply
    Just before we panic and place judgement let’s wait until official report. Vino should have block all comments until full story………
  • Hmm (25/04/2020, 13:10) Like (4) Dislike (20) Reply

    Wow covid-19 strikes again?

  • Oml (25/04/2020, 13:12) Like (3) Dislike (19) Reply
    A next death I read corona all over this have she tested
  • what (25/04/2020, 13:13) Like (6) Dislike (14) Reply
    & she live Purcell like the other covid deceased omg this is not good
  • SHAME (25/04/2020, 13:14) Like (8) Dislike (26) Reply
    Anymore deaths I blame The government for opening up the place
  • Lawd (25/04/2020, 13:15) Like (24) Dislike (19) Reply
    What a nice woman she probably grieve to sleep after hearing a ex boss Elton Leonard got arrested. Sadd
    • To Lawd (25/04/2020, 14:43) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
      You sound like a old coot I know from up country. Always spitting hogwash.
    • Bassettiere (25/04/2020, 14:53) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      Her spirit will whisper to him that he should refrain from causing mayhem and endeavour to set positive examples for youths,especially those Tolian boys growing up with warped sense of entitlement.Men like him must always remain above the fray. Cline and others like Elton can bury the future of the VI people as being law abiding and sensible with little need for police interaction.
    • OH WOW (25/04/2020, 15:35) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
      Firstly, I must ask you to stop this nonsense. Please be mindful that she has daughters reading this nonsense. Secondly, her name is Shirleen Brookes. If we are so quick to post things, at least get the name right. It's really sad!!!!
  • Not good (25/04/2020, 13:15) Like (27) Dislike (3) Reply
    Feel bad for her children I’m the states how will they get home to see her and bury her. My hearts is with them.
  • D6 (25/04/2020, 13:16) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    District 6 just been taking blows. Four deaths out of district 6 sad indeed
  • crazy (25/04/2020, 13:17) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ayoo putting ayoo mouths on the lady but she died from corona no evidence of that so stop it. Don’t put ayoo mouth on Brewerly neither because she ain’t die from this virus
  • 5G (25/04/2020, 13:18) Like (14) Dislike (21) Reply
    Is 5Gs in the BVI not no covid 19 that’s the cover up the government in the world know this and government here know this too
  • secret (25/04/2020, 13:19) Like (9) Dislike (18) Reply
    I blame myron. Smh
  • Local (25/04/2020, 13:25) Like (6) Dislike (16) Reply
    She from the down island ??? We had a local passed away as well that’s what’s sad!
  • knew it (25/04/2020, 13:26) Like (9) Dislike (22) Reply
    It was just a matter of time until 5G killed someone again
  • Tea (25/04/2020, 13:27) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    I heard it covid 19 the local test came out positive but they have to send to carpha for confirmation.
  • Bobby’s staff (25/04/2020, 13:28) Like (5) Dislike (20) Reply
    First them lock up her ex boss lastnight now she die woww
  • Wait (25/04/2020, 13:29) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    If it true she had the virus but didn’t seek help that would be bad
  • Hospital (25/04/2020, 13:30) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    She call the medical hotline and no one answered. Hmmmm
    • @Hospital (26/04/2020, 02:23) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      I don’t know about this lady
      But I do know of someone who had all the symptoms and the hospital told her quote we don’t want no crowd up in here stay there
      No help came either mind u the person couldn’t breathe we had to get involved to help her
      Even the number they say call nobody answers
      Now d person get through to go hospital n by appt they test her n told her 6hrs and send her home
      Mind u someone brought her there
      No quarantine nothing they never call back she kept calling until money done on phone
      Luckily it wasn’t the virus
      Anyways she had
      High fever
      Runny nose
      Unable to breathe properly
      Lost of appetite
      Soar throat

      And imagine calling hospital for help 2 days with no help
      If she had the virus well I dunno what woulda be d outcome.

      Is from that we look diff at the systems cause that’s what we know there maybe others this happened or happening too

      This is sad n also scary that same day also a Spanish woman take in with high blood pressure no help

      Tenants went Police to get pass as they calling ambulance none came

      Police said no wait till ambulance comes
      When her situation was worsening another tenant attempted to take her they reach halfway to town and again was turned back

      What is going on?
  • Shocked (25/04/2020, 13:31) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    I am shock by all those sudden deaths in district 6
    • @Shocked (25/04/2020, 19:05) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Me too, people is dropping in District 6 suddenly like flies. It’s just kind of odd right?
  • Doctor (25/04/2020, 13:32) Like (28) Dislike (10) Reply
    I sure she had heart problems or something because she was huge I’m talking about close to 400 pounds. Rip to her
    • to doctor (25/04/2020, 14:41) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
      Lol Ok, you gone too far man....I don't think she was that close to 400
  • Sweet (25/04/2020, 13:33) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Sweet woman this ripped my heart
  • Lord o (25/04/2020, 13:34) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    My deepest sympathy.....
  • Tolian (25/04/2020, 13:38) Like (5) Dislike (12) Reply
    She a local? How long she been here?
    • @Tolian (25/04/2020, 16:10) Like (44) Dislike (0) Reply
      Ms. Shirley has been here likely before you were born if you don’t know she worked at Bobby’s when it first opened where it is now.

      She had a jovial personality and was sure to brighten your day each time you visited the store.

  • Stoute (25/04/2020, 13:39) Like (10) Dislike (17) Reply
    Island people them got in the hospital not even picking up the medical hotlines
    • time (25/04/2020, 15:38) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply

      The @$$ need to go back home.. if them was in their country only the hug the would be feeding as their job.

  • Swear (25/04/2020, 13:41) Like (3) Dislike (38) Reply
    All these people wasn’t dying when NDP was in woww I’m speechless
    • PBP (27/04/2020, 09:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Was Coronavirus or Covid 19 was around when NDP was in there? You all need to think before posting.....Your comment is out of order......
  • Pay attention (25/04/2020, 13:42) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply
    Our government know what’s going on besides it’s all Illuminati this virus is Illuminati
  • Smith (25/04/2020, 13:44) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    I would trade her for my ex wife she was a nice lady
    • To Smith (25/04/2020, 14:39) Like (6) Dislike (17) Reply
      She was nice to who she wanted to be nice to. Funny how she used to be hoggish to people from other islands, but to my surprise she herself was from another island ....well well.
  • now (25/04/2020, 13:47) Like (9) Dislike (13) Reply
    Government better open the borders for her children to get in to her and my kids will be right after hers
  • Not good (25/04/2020, 13:49) Like (5) Dislike (19) Reply
    If Myron didn’t thief the money for the wall this wouldn’t of happened
  • Dreads (25/04/2020, 13:52) Like (4) Dislike (12) Reply
    Was she related to Clarence Thomas ?
  • Online Now (25/04/2020, 13:59) Like (56) Dislike (4) Reply
    RIP!
    Wow! These comments are even more brain dead than usual. Who are all these idiots? Do they really live among us? How can they survive with such stupidity?
  • Ugh (25/04/2020, 14:02) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    A lady from the hospital died hatchett I believe she was in contact with a patient in the hospital
  • Stop It (25/04/2020, 14:03) Like (35) Dislike (1) Reply
    Let the woman rip and let her family Rest In Peace does it matter if she was a local? She been here for yearss and help contribute. Rip condolences to her family
  • willie t (25/04/2020, 14:12) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    But you know what? May this lady rest in peace. Surely she had health issues. Let's put it in perspective. The recovery rate for Corona is over 98%. Heart disease, hepatitis, high blood pressure, and especially diabetes kill many more. Most vulnerable are elderly and sick already. These people are usually home anyway. Come on man.
    • @willie t (25/04/2020, 20:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I hope that the reality of this virus and the spectrum of its victims,will not be a wakeup call for you.
  • pandora (25/04/2020, 14:37) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    Sadly,we will never be told the cause of her death. Whether or not she is tested for the virus,pist mortem,we will never know. A few weeks ago, there were 2 elderly deceased found in their homes. We were never told or assured about the findings. No more than we have been updated about the whereabouts of those unknowns who snuck away from the location of their mandatory quarantine, How about the experimental batch of drugs...the identity of the drug is also a secret from its possible victims. Isn't it safe to assume that the recently deceased Corona victim was administered this medicine which could possibly have contributed to her death ?
    Many secrets ,omission and loose ends for the public, the potential victims. Play nice, feed them, quote scriptures,they wont be the wiser.
  • wondering (25/04/2020, 15:45) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to Shirley Malone’s family. I apologize for any comments here that might have offended you. May God give you her family and friends peace. If my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray and Seek my face and turn from their sins and I will forgive their sins and heal their land. Conversely “And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins.”
    ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭26:21‬ ‭KJV‬‬
  • BH (25/04/2020, 15:56) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    I think that elton aunt
  • Condolences (25/04/2020, 16:13) Like (40) Dislike (0) Reply
    This was shared on Facebook Facebook by St. George’s School

    The St. George's Community would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our dear sister, Ms. Brooks, affectionately known to us as Ms. Shirley. Ms. Brooks gave oversight to the Canteen operations of the St. George's Secondary over the last couple of years and had a very close relationship with many of our students.

    Ms. Brooks was one who could decipher the pulse of the school and supported the Principal's office on many school initiatives. One such undertaking was the introduction of a feeding programme in 2019, where students and staff were served hot cereal in the morning at no cost to them. She also supported many fundraising initiatives of our past Graduating classes.

    Ms. Brooks believed in St. George's Secondary, not just as a brand, but as an institution which sought to mold young individuals into becoming better human beings, as they grew up in an unsteady and confusing world. She was the main greeting point for many parents and students in the morning when they arrived at school. As well, she looked out for many children ensuring that they had lunch, even if they did not have the money to pay for it.

    Psalm 34:18 tells us: The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

    Death is not an easily accepted occurrence, but the pain can eased.

    Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in peace. Amen.
    • @ Condolences (25/04/2020, 17:14) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
      Thank you for sharing this, and thank you St. George's Secondary for posting it. "Auntie Shirls", as I called her, was a listening ear for many students who felt that they had no one else to hear them. She was warm and generous and will be missed.
  • A.M (25/04/2020, 16:24) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    R.I.P. "auntie Shirleen" - was fortunate to have known you growing up and as a friend of the family. Condolences to your two daughters E & N) and grandchildren.
  • silvia (25/04/2020, 17:17) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    the lady is from nevis her name is Shirley brookes .married to Geraldo weekes of w/s
  • hello (25/04/2020, 18:04) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Seems like nowadays ppl can't die from any other health problems, everything now is Covid 19. Wake up sheeple
  • musa (25/04/2020, 19:41) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    If any body can speak the truth about her ask me,she was my friend may god bless her soul and provide for her familys
  • A VOTER IN #6 (25/04/2020, 21:30) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    SHERLEEN WE ARE DOING TO MISS YOU, WE THE PEOPLE OF PURCELL ESTATE LOVES EVEN IN DEATH.
  • kids (25/04/2020, 21:38) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    this corona virus thing need to go the only thing im worried about is the children alot of kids like to suck their finger pick their nose and do all sorts of things with thier face im praying for all the kids
  • rip (25/04/2020, 22:50) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    She was a beautiful lady. Condolences to her family and friends. May her soul rest in peace.
  • Binocs (26/04/2020, 12:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad to hear. I want to express my condolences to her family especially her daughters. I will pray that God gives you the strength to get through this difficult time.
  • bpb (27/04/2020, 09:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Born and raised in the B.V.I. some 50 + years ago, and as a little girl growing up on Tortola, however, moved away in 1977, I have known her by Shirleen not Shirley. She grew up with us as young girls as she was always around Bobby's and his wife shop. I remembered her telling us, she relocated from either Nevis or St. Kitts, I cannot remember as its over 50 years ago. Therefore, let it rest now. She is gone and will be missed. Further, I believe she was related to Bobby's of Bobby's supermarket wife (may she rest in peace). She was a good soul. Always had a bright and welcoming smile.
    RIP Shirleen.
  • guy hill (27/04/2020, 18:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest easy my life long friend. "Identify yourself", that's between us. Lol.


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