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UPDATE: Hands & feet of man found @ SCB were bound- Reports

The body of the man found floating near Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre was removed from the waters around 11:25am on February 19, 2021, by persons on a boat. Photo: VINO
A body of a male was discovered floating in waters in the proximity of the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay this morning, February 19, 2021. Photo: Team of Reporters
A body of a male was discovered floating in waters in the proximity of the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay this morning, February 19, 2021. Photo: Team of Reporters
The body was discovered around 8:30am today, February 19, 2021, in waters close to the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre. Photo: VINO
The body was discovered around 8:30am today, February 19, 2021, in waters close to the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre. Photo: VINO
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Unconfirmed reports reaching our newsroom from persons close to the situation are that the hands and feet of the man found floating in waters at Sea Cows Bay were bound.

The body of a black male clad in white shirt was discovered around 8:30am today, February 19, 2021, in waters close to the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre.

The body was removed from the waters around 11:25am by persons on a boat.

Police; however, have not officially confirmed that the man’s hands and feet were bound.

“Regret I cannot confirm anything…it’s a live investigation and in any event we would not release information that may be relevant to capturing suspects,” Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews told Virgin Islands News Online.

Our newsroom is working on more details to this story.

See previous article published February 19, 2021

Body of man discovered floating in waters @ Sea Cows Bay

Information reaching our newsroom is that a body of a male was discovered floating in waters in the proximity of the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay this morning, February 19, 2021.

Police allegedly received reports of the discovery around 8:30am.

The body, said to be of a black male with a white shirt, was floating facedown.

The discovery was allegedly made by a construction worker.

More details to follow.

61 Responses to “UPDATE: Hands & feet of man found @ SCB were bound- Reports”

  • ccc (19/02/2021, 10:17) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Oh my
    • the rock (19/02/2021, 17:40) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      We got some nasty evii bastards living among us, bvi lets unite and put this thing to an end
      • Yes (19/02/2021, 21:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        and he was one of them,now that's1 gone
      • @ the rock (20/02/2021, 08:21) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        ...some of the evil people could be BVIslanders involved in this wickedness
      • Norris Turnbull (20/02/2021, 08:31) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
        Rock I agree with you 100% ,but we have some bastards in law enforcement who need weeding out like yesterday.
  • GG (19/02/2021, 10:29) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Send Help Father
  • (19/02/2021, 10:43) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Here we go again!
  • Vaccine ah work (19/02/2021, 10:55) Like (10) Dislike (130) Reply
    Hope this aint yone who took the BillGates Malone vaccine. Name please, we waiting to hear who it is.
    • Disrespectful (19/02/2021, 11:37) Like (65) Dislike (3) Reply
      What will your comment be if it turned out to be someone close to you? Be more sensitive man
    • @Vaccine ah work (19/02/2021, 12:55) Like (18) Dislike (9) Reply
      YOU ARE SUCH A PATHETIC, DISGUSTING, INHUMANE MUDDY WATERS DONKEY SHITTY A** PERSON. IF I WAS IN YOUR PRESENCE, I WOULD HAVE B****SLAP YOU SO HARD THEY WOULD HEAR ECHOING ALL OVER THE ISLAND. I CALL YOU OUT BUT, I WILL SAY, YOU ENJOY THE REST OF THE DAY.
      • FEO GOMEZ (19/02/2021, 14:43) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
        Sir or Mam bad man or woman move in silence. You wouldn't be typing all caps emotionally. You are def a coward and weak lol.
    • @“Vaccine ah Work” (19/02/2021, 13:20) Like (10) Dislike (8) Reply

      W*F...Jerk!

    • Hmm (19/02/2021, 13:36) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
      @vaccine ah work! You can tell you’re the turnup type. “Names please, we waiting to hear who it is. You got to be a female.
    • GG (19/02/2021, 13:38) Like (12) Dislike (27) Reply
      Vaccine a work , don’t mind them! You know what you saying. We only supposing like the sea cows bay man said. What if he took the Vaccine and get some terrible allergies, went in the sea for a bath and never make it back. You just never know. That Vaccine from Billie G and Marlo can do anything, it was made to destroy us who have 0 cases after all this 1 death ? We don’t need any Vaccines. That’s what I pick up from your post.
      • @wow (19/02/2021, 15:48) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
        DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE THAT GO TO TAKE A SEA SOAK FULLY CLOTHED? STREET IS SAYING HE WAS BOUND HAND AND FEET AND TOSSED ALIVE.
      • Seriously...? (19/02/2021, 16:45) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
        Clearly nothing to do with the vaccine, no-one ties their own hands and feet before “going for a bath”.
        If you don’t want the vaccine then don’t take it. But in the meantime please stop scaremongering and talking such utter nonsense
      • Really Now (19/02/2021, 21:16) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        What a dumb assumption. Clearly he’s not from round these parts. Who goes to sea fully clothed and bound by hands and feet?

        I’m sure the police knows what link he is in the unfolding events.
  • Investigation (19/02/2021, 10:57) Like (6) Dislike (11) Reply
    Ok fb police I am awaiting particulars.
  • what the? (19/02/2021, 10:58) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    My goodness, SEEMS LIKE SEA COWS BAY IS GETTING ONE BLOW AFTER THE OTHER. WHAT IS GOING ON DOWN THERE?
    • i totally agree (19/02/2021, 13:09) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
      FOR REAL, IT IS KIND OF ODD THAT EVERYTHING IS POINTING IN THE DIRECTION OF SEA COWS BAY. ALL THE BODIES IS TURNING UP IN SEA COWS BAY.
    • Beard (20/02/2021, 07:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Ask the Rep.
  • Worrying times (19/02/2021, 10:59) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Whatever next. This country is getting out of control.
    • Shaq (19/02/2021, 14:12) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
      @Worrying time: Getting out of control you say? You slow for someone who may be in the fast lane. The BVI has been out of control for quite sometime.
    • Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo (19/02/2021, 14:45) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      No you MF have no honor when doing business. This is the result of having no honor. HASA
      • @ Miguel.... (19/02/2021, 19:50) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        That is a bold statement without facts or bragging since it looks like you know something.

        From Scarface movie (A HASA is a dirty, or crooked cop).

        This post with Nickname Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo one of the biggest drug traffickers in Mexican history and founder of the modern Mexican drug trade.
  • OMG (19/02/2021, 11:04) Like (7) Dislike (15) Reply
    Sacrificing begins!
  • February (19/02/2021, 11:07) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
    Not a good month for adult males here. 2 deaths on the 4th, a murder on the 8th and now this. Any chance of solving these mysterious deaths?
  • Oh My (19/02/2021, 11:14) Like (7) Dislike (77) Reply
    Sad and condolences! Maybe ask C***y! Certain types of people talk with her. She loves the community a lot and sure she’d happy to assist.
    • @OhMy (19/02/2021, 13:15) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
      It's either your jonesing or you have a complex where C***y is concerned. Stop being a deliberate cantankerous fool man. Do you at least get paid for it? Cause I wouldn't like to know you are doing the most for free.
  • Xxx (19/02/2021, 11:34) Like (8) Dislike (31) Reply
    He may have died of natural causes
  • hog city (19/02/2021, 12:35) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    things changed in hog city was the horse race capital
    • Get real... lead (19/02/2021, 13:49) Like (40) Dislike (5) Reply
      Bu now we should no that Covid is the least of our problems,,, Robberiess and Murders are more a negative issue to the BVi... Yet leaders spend all their time on covid like covid is the only work they have to do....Covid is the most legit excuse for failure, not getting anything done,,,,,How many life we loss in a few weeks, was it Covid?
    • We in trouble (19/02/2021, 14:01) Like (23) Dislike (12) Reply
      Our problems are bigger than Covid...Murders, Robberies, corruption, no work.., Open the place up, set the people free, How long would our leaders spend all their time and energy focussing on Covid,,,
      • @ We in trouble (19/02/2021, 14:20) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
        call your various people you voted for and question them: the fu@$ going on these days covid is a good thing....it is mind blowing with in few days the criminal conduct in the virgin islands
  • Hmm (19/02/2021, 13:08) Like (12) Dislike (5) Reply
    Okay, so part of the reconstruction of Valarie O. Thomas Community should include CCTV cameras.
    • Idiot (19/02/2021, 15:32) Like (16) Dislike (7) Reply
      So your dumb dumb self don't understand how the ocean, current and waves work? You think it happen in the area they found him? anything you throw in the sea will drift wherever the current pulling
      • @idiot (19/02/2021, 17:01) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        A body of water right behind the community center with docks nearby...lots to sea!
        • My suspicions (20/02/2021, 03:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          Personally, I don't think he was killed there. I think he was killed over by the manatee point area or even dumped from a boat.
  • Oh no man (19/02/2021, 13:55) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP. My condolences to his family circle and friends.
  • Sam (19/02/2021, 14:29) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    Bvi have more deaths. Than some of the Caribbean countries..Look how we come.. This is y we must loved one another.
    • guy hill (20/02/2021, 08:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Sam. Did you fact check this comment before posting? It's sad what's happening in the British Virgin Islands yes but it would be a good thing to fact check. Be Brave.
  • Nice (19/02/2021, 14:45) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    The heading is seriously misleading.
  • lili (19/02/2021, 14:57) Like (0) Dislike (18) Reply
    EVERY YEAR PASS A LOT OF PEOPLE DIE DIFFERENT WAYS, WHY HAS TO BE CRIMES ? COULD BE NATURAL OR ACCIDENTAL
  • Wait!! (19/02/2021, 15:05) Like (31) Dislike (2) Reply
    So no one is missing a father, a brother, an uncle, a son, or a friend?? That’s just sad. Unless he floated from another island.
    • Exactly (19/02/2021, 21:20) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      Ok then. So clearly this man is a stranger to the BVI. Figure out where he is from and you’ll know what he was doing here.
    • Sad (20/02/2021, 02:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      He was no stranger, he was my neighbor for years in by sunrise complex.
  • So sad (19/02/2021, 15:32) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    Condolences. It’s sad when people die in a bad way regardless of lifestyle. Each lifestyle comes with its own reward. Hope the CoP used IP address to begin to solve the crime. Now it’s a great time for BVI Community activist Miss C***Y to used her next show for community vs for her own self. The community counting on her. she knows the goons I meant certain type of people will listen to her.
  • K (19/02/2021, 16:15) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    I don't know how people could so heartless when it comes to seturation as this takeing everything for a joke these are chursal days brother garling say trust no shadow after dark
  • one eye (19/02/2021, 16:30) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not a good sign for the bvi
  • Frat head (19/02/2021, 16:38) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
    Bet these BVI corrupt cops can’t solve these
    Murder case we need real professional cops
    The law enforcement are really behind all of this.
  • GG (19/02/2021, 17:37) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    R.I.P. TICO.
  • Concerned (19/02/2021, 18:45) Like (0) Dislike (10) Reply
    Seems like they have found the hands and feet. Have they found the head?
  • First 48 (19/02/2021, 19:24) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Those ropes looks brand new, and inexpensive. see the nearby Chandlery.
  • Watch Dog (19/02/2021, 21:24) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    we now have 4 murdered men. How much longer the families have to wait for the pathologist to come tola for them to be able to lay their loved ones to eternal rest?
  • False (19/02/2021, 22:31) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    He was not a black man. He was a white man. From the videos circulating he was White
  • guy hill (20/02/2021, 08:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Most people who blog use call names to hide their ignorance or what they might know about crime, the perps of crime or even throwing the stone and hiding their hand. Be Brave.


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