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UPDATE: Filipino woman found dead may have committed suicide?

- reports are that signs point in that direction
The deceased, identified as Leny G. Graycochea of The Philippines, was 36 years of age. Photo: Team of Reporters
As police continue their investigation into the death of a female Virgin Islands resident of Filipino nationality, new information has emerged that it may have been an act of suicide. Photo: VINO/File
As police continue their investigation into the death of a female Virgin Islands resident of Filipino nationality, new information has emerged that it may have been an act of suicide. Photo: VINO/File
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the discovery of a deceased woman at a residence in the McNamara area on Monday, July 20, 2026. Photo: Internet Source
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the discovery of a deceased woman at a residence in the McNamara area on Monday, July 20, 2026. Photo: Internet Source
McNAMARA, Tortola, VI- As police continue their investigation into the death of a female Virgin Islands resident of Filipino nationality, new information has emerged.

It is believed that the death could be the result of suicide, as it’s our understanding that she was found with a “white electrical cord around her neck.”

The deceased, identified as Leny G. Graycochea, was 36 years of age.

When the police arrived at the home in McNamara on the evening of Monday, July 20, 2026, Graycochea was allegedly found suspended from the top corner of her bedroom. According to someone close to the investigation, a handwritten note on a yellow notepad was also found.

More details will be provided as they come in.

See previous article published July 21, 2026

Woman confirmed dead after discovered unresponsive @McNamara residence

-Police not currently seeking anyone in connection with her death

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the discovery of a deceased woman at a residence in the McNamara area on Monday, July 20, 2026.

According to police, the woman was found unresponsive in the residence sometime after 6:00 PM and subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.

The identity of the woman was not made public.

Police not seeking anyone in connection to her death

The RVIPF added that they are not seeking anyone in connection to this matter at the moment. Circumstances surrounding the incident however remain under investigation.

The police said further information will be provided to the public as it becomes available.

57 Responses to “UPDATE: Filipino woman found dead may have committed suicide?”

  • No (21/07/2026, 08:29) Like (20) Dislike (8) Reply
    not this early morning. God help us
    • FEO GOMEZ (21/07/2026, 09:06) Like (1) Dislike (34) Reply
      Chill probably was elderly or sick either way that individual delivered.
  • VG (21/07/2026, 09:38) Like (76) Dislike (2) Reply
    Depression is real
    • concerned citizen (21/07/2026, 13:26) Like (48) Dislike (1) Reply
      Sad! So young and everything to live for. Sorry she couldn't reach out for help because tomorrow may have been a turning point in her life to live. People are suffering silently and feel they have nowhere to turn. We must be kind to everyone so no person feels they are alone. I didn't know her, but we are all human and need help sometimes.
  • Water stress. (21/07/2026, 10:02) Like (20) Dislike (111) Reply
    Maybe the stress and frustration of not getting water to shower or cook kill her. I am living in Mc Namara also water or the missing of, can't get it can be very stressful, for more than 4yrs...it's now 9:55 am no water for the morning...Now you should understand, Sorry, I love the Premier,. I really can't vote VIP...I have so much confidence in Ronnie, He has proven to me as a solution person a man that cares about the People's well being. I have 4 at-large votes, two already gone. One for Ronnie and one for Mather. The other two will wait, watch listen and decide..We have to try something different..This matter and these excuses can't continue.
    • WTF (21/07/2026, 11:19) Like (140) Dislike (4) Reply
      Y'all are some.sick individuals. A life was lost and you aint see absolutely nothing to do but turn this into a political stunt?

      Nobody knows the reason but her snd God. Instead of talking nonsense take sometime and pray for her love ones who are hurting at this time.

      You lack sympathy and empathy and that within it's self speaks volumes.
      • @wtf (21/07/2026, 13:42) Like (40) Dislike (3) Reply
        THANK YOU. WE GOT A BUNCH OF HEARTLESS EVIL PEOPLE LOVING IN THIS PLACE. THESE MS ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING STUPID TO SAY OR ALWAYS SKINNING THEIR DAMN TUSKS AKA TEETH.PEOPLE HERE LOVE TO SEE OTHERS SUFFERING OR IN PAIN. THIS IS WHY I STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM ALL OF THEM OR I WILL BE LICKING PEOPLE DOWN LEFT AND RIGHT. FOR SUCH A SMALL PLACE, PEOPLE HERE IS HEARTLESS AND EVIL.CONDOLENCES TO THE LADY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
        • @@WTF (21/07/2026, 14:56) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
          I agree 100 that making it political is crass, but always remember not to paint/label everyone with one brush. Not EVERYONE here is evil and HEARTLESS. Be careful with such a loose tongue. Like many persons here, as soon as I saw it, I asked God to look over her family before even reading anything else. These individuals spend an enormous time away from home and that in itself can be depressing, despite various communicable apps to keep in touch. Then some work in industries that do not pay well and it makes it even more difficult to travel home. Like someone said only God and her knew the struggles. I wish I knew, to offer support and/or get help for her. People reach out to someone who you trust or seek help through the churches, but please reach out for help. You do not have to struggle alone. YOU DO NOT.
        • @wtf (21/07/2026, 21:46) Like (7) Dislike (9) Reply
          And guess what, the heartless evil people living here is not from the BVI. They are outsiders that came here with the BS and have the mentality that they can come here in another man’s Country and do and act like they damn please. Can anyone from this Country go to one of their Countries and act and bring the BS they bring here? Trump should have been able to come to the BVI and send them all out. Another thing is the men and women in the Immigration department is sleeping with the illegals and letting them stay in the BVI. This is why the BVI is so infested with certain people.
    • Mar (21/07/2026, 11:24) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      May you get what you wish for in Jesus name.
    • Struppz (21/07/2026, 12:45) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
      Very insensitive comment . Someone died and you’re talking about politics ????????‍♂️
    • @water stress (21/07/2026, 12:51) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
      You are a wicked and selfish person. To turn someone’s tragedy into your personal airtime goes beyond words.
      No one knows how what really happened or what the me lady was going to through. It is obvious you are having issues of your own I cannot tell you what to do but you can complain at some other time
    • Really? (21/07/2026, 13:08) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
      Why you bringing politics into this? If u dont have ntn good to say about her stfu!!!
  • hmm (21/07/2026, 10:30) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad
  • Yes (21/07/2026, 10:38) Like (22) Dislike (52) Reply
    Life is hard right now. She should of gone back home..
    • stupid (21/07/2026, 11:46) Like (44) Dislike (3) Reply
      You do know she needs money to get back home right? Or do you have a PJ to take people “back home”
      • @stupid (22/07/2026, 08:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        How could you be under a work contract halfway around the world and can't get back home?
  • Oh my Dayz (21/07/2026, 10:47) Like (69) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is so sad, RIP to this young woman. So much of us are suffering mentally everday, life is hard, so many things to juggle, to figure out, living in a time where there seems to be no signs of life getting better or easier. Alot of us are suffering in silence, dealing with "Functional Depression", knowing our mental health is deteriorating but still just trying to go about life as usual, it gets exhausting but unfortunately, many are not strong enough to keep pushing. My condolences to her friends, family and loved ones!
  • Jamp (21/07/2026, 10:59) Like (60) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sorry to read about this,we have to be our brothers and sisters keeper.We need to talk ,it's hard been alone trying to make it ,one has to be in it to understand.
  • FIRE (21/07/2026, 11:07) Like (15) Dislike (112) Reply
    Why she never went home and do that from bloitting the landlord apartment strups.
    • Secret Bear (21/07/2026, 12:04) Like (55) Dislike (5) Reply

      God forbid you or a loved one ever suffer from depression. What an absolutely wicked comment 

    • @FIRE (21/07/2026, 13:20) Like (47) Dislike (1) Reply
      You are a cruel dirty heartless person. As a person that suffered from depression, it is no joke. It is a very dark place to be, you lose your energy, you feel like a weight is pulling you down, you only have a break when you are asleep, you get up in the morning you are depressed, you go to bed at night, you are depressed, the only release is sleep. Depression sucks your energy, you can be steps away from the bathroom and you don’t have the energy to go to the bathroom to take a shower or a bath. What helped me through depression is by going to therapy. Depression is no joke and a lot of people is walking around depressed.
      • @@FIRE (21/07/2026, 14:53) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
        Thank you so, so, much for explaining. I will go and seek help from a Therapist. I go to work but I hide the depression, I put on a happy face but I can’t seem to kick the feeling. You lose the urge to take care of yourself. And you are correct, you only feel better when you go to sleep. I look forward to when night comes so I can go to sleep. Here people think it is taboo when you tell them you are depressed they laugh at you or say to go pray. I am going to seek professional help and anyone that is going through depression please seek professional help. Depression is no joke it will eat you alive.
    • @FIRE (21/07/2026, 13:49) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
      This is how stupid and ignorant you are.so you think going back home would solve the problem? You stupid simpleton.
      • FIRE (21/07/2026, 18:28) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
        She would have save her family.
        #1. A death flight bill
        #2. Easier burrial and expenses
        #3. Her family would not have to deal with her apartment belongings etc.
        #4. They would have seen her last day (days) alive
    • BVI love (21/07/2026, 15:11) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
      What a wicked, hurtful and awful thing to say. You are a mean and weak person. My mom always maintain, if you have nothing good to say, just say nothing.
  • Macky (21/07/2026, 11:35) Like (38) Dislike (3) Reply
    Condolences to her family and comunity. Depression is hard and life is hard but after a storm the rainbow comes out. Remember that and rebuke these demons that tell you there is no hope.
  • R.Fonseca (21/07/2026, 11:37) Like (32) Dislike (0) Reply
    This breaks my heart!
  • Sad (21/07/2026, 11:40) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is sad news to see first thing this morning. I pray that her family can find out what really happen and may her sould rest in peace.
    • @sad (21/07/2026, 19:55) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      Clicked Dislike by accident. .it is sad to see this. Condolences to all her family and friends
  • WOW (21/07/2026, 13:05) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is shocking, I always seen her posting on TikTok almost everyday, always looking happy but deep down inside no one knows what’s going on
  • You gonna learn now! (21/07/2026, 13:12) Like (13) Dislike (9) Reply
    Isn't this the same lady that had the TikTok about BVI people bullying Philippino people? If so, ayo prepare for the international incident of a lifetime!
    • @You gonna learn now! (21/07/2026, 13:45) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
      Yep, pretty sure it is.
      • @@You gonna learn now! (21/07/2026, 18:20) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
        No it is not the same lady on tiktok, please stop spending misinformation
    • @You gonna learn now (21/07/2026, 16:27) Like (6) Dislike (8) Reply
      It seems like your comments are a sneaky way to bully the VI people. Honestly, all individuals employed in the VI are ADULTS. If you continue to endure bullying in order to keep yourself employed, why do you choose to remain? An adult understands that they have other alternatives. Why reside in an 'international' location over 10,000 miles away from your home where you feel uneasy? It stands to reason that your home environment must be significantly worse and filled with extreme bullying and other extremely worse issues.
    • duh (21/07/2026, 17:50) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Who you mean? What bullying video?
  • Positive (21/07/2026, 13:24) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Here some people no hearts to comment what kind of community here on the island people talking about someone dead
  • Sad (21/07/2026, 13:58) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    I didnt know her but wish she was still here.
  • Bold (21/07/2026, 15:10) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    DEPRESSION IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL BUT IT IS ALWAYS GOOD TO TALK IT OUT, IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE SOMEONE YOU KNOW IT COULD BE A STRANGER. I BEEN THERE AND JUST TO TALK CAN HELP YOU THINK TWICE. CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
  • Drepession (21/07/2026, 15:53) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is a long lonely feeling. You feel like you have no one, you often feel alone, you feel sad. You see people going along you have no idea what and how the person is feeling inside. People don’t often tell anyone that they are depressed because people talk behind your back or laugh at you that is why most n people that is suffering from depression often suffer in silence
  • Darcy (21/07/2026, 17:36) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    I know her. I know where she lives at well in Philippines. Shes a cousin of my friend. Her adress is Pao Norte city of san fernando La union Philippines. We saw her post in tiktok which her name there is Gracia209. Base on her post in social media, she has a boyfriend which is she never thought that the guy still with his wife and the guy pass her to the guys friend. The guy just play with her feelings. That is all we know base on her post in social media.
    • Real Talk (21/07/2026, 19:20) Like (25) Dislike (3) Reply
      I just said it must be a married man situation. Ladies stop opening your legs so fast. Investigate find your own man and leave people's husbands alone. Have pride.God made 1 woman for 1 man not several. Live a goxly life. God bless.
  • Real Talk (21/07/2026, 19:15) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    This nationality and indians often turn to suicide when they are invokved with a marred man and he will not leave his wife for them. Perhaps she was pregnant and he asked for an abortion or called off the relationdship.
  • Real Talk (21/07/2026, 19:22) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Must be some useless msn she let fool her. Better she had give him a burst head than take her own life. Any woman with a married man has low or no self esteem. Women BEWARE!
  • My only comment (21/07/2026, 19:24) Like (21) Dislike (17) Reply
    What I am about say I don’t care how anyone take it, the people that is posting negative, heartless comments is not from Tortolian peoples True Tortola people does not act or get down like that. It is you down Island people known as G….TS.
    • vi (22/07/2026, 08:30) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      To my only comment.
      Shame on you to say that.
      You don't even know your own people keep off island people please
  • Asian man (21/07/2026, 20:13) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wow soo pretty
  • Real Talk (21/07/2026, 20:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Everyobe has a point but seriously dont kill yourself over a man or woman. It has peopme with ilness wishibg for health and life and hou so stupid to kill yourself for a man.
  • K (21/07/2026, 21:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    People see you walking on the streets trying to force a smile but deep down in our heart you don't know what this person is going through i was there it's not pretty
  • There is no way (21/07/2026, 21:31) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    As an adult I will allow anyone to bully me.I don’t give a damn who the hell you are. The bully will become the bullied and you can take that check to the bank to be cashed.
  • Detective (21/07/2026, 21:43) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Put her name in Facebook you will find information
  • peggy (21/07/2026, 21:54) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    I was very saddened to hear about Grace. She was a very pleasant young lady who cleaned our house once. She did a great job, and we paid her what she asked (above minimum wage). What I'd like to say to "Darcy" is that sometimes RELATIONSHIPS can be the cause of depression -- if that's what it was. And, unfortunately, sometimes people "play with" other people's emotions. A terrible thing to do! My condolences to her family and close friends. For all those who commented about depression, I, too, know the feeling. What helped me was to remember who I am in-Christ, a woman with purpose. And when life seems "hard-to-bear", I have found that Prayer Works and God's Word is true: He will never leave us nor forsake us. He is touched by our infirmities. His PEACE passes all understanding.
  • Looker (22/07/2026, 06:09) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    So I went on TikTok & saw the profile.She was a very beautiful young lady & sorry that this had to happen.You can actually see the pain in her eyes.
    RIP young lady.
  • 308 (22/07/2026, 10:44) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Stupid cop can't do anything but bullying and take pay from drugs man set of island Man
  • drama boyz (22/07/2026, 11:18) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    people using this poor lady death to cause confusion with the locals vs expats and hard life of expats..

    the lady unalive herself over a man. stop use her death to promote yall agenda smh
    • @drama boys (22/07/2026, 13:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Thank you! their bitterness is revealing true this sad situation. The TikTok videos have revealed the nature of the situation. We don’t know the mental history or past life of this lady, it could have been anyone, any nationality. Local or not. She wasn’t being bullied by locals like what all the misleading comments are saying. Stop trying to make this a political local vs expats thing. It’s already hard for everyone as it is non the less. Condolences


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