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UPDATE: No evidence to suggest foul play in discovery of body - Police

August 2nd, 2023 | Tags: body decomposed body Virgin Islands Road Town
Moments ago today, August 1, 2023, a body believed to be a male resident was reportedly found dead in an abandoned house located at Upper Main Street, Road Town, on the main island of Tortola. Photo: VINO
It is unclear who made the initial discovery; however, police are on the scene. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is unclear who made the initial discovery; however, police are on the scene. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) are confirming that following the discovery of a partially decomposed body yesterday afternoon, August 1, 2023, at Upper Main Street in Road Town, Tortola, early investigations are revealing that there is no evidence to suggest foul play.

As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), Police today confirmed that the body was discovered in an abandoned building.

“There is no evidence to suggest foul play at this point. However, investigations are ongoing. The body has not been positively identified,” police sources said in a release.

Our news center will bring more information as it becomes available.

See previous story published on August 2, 2023

Decomposing body found in abandoned house @ Upper Main Street

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Moments ago today, August 1, 2023, a body believed to be that of a male resident was reportedly found dead in an abandoned house located at Upper Main Street, Road Town, on the main island of Tortola. 

It is unclear who made the initial discovery; however, police are on the scene.

A foul smell was also observed in the area, which may have aroused suspicion.

According to unconfirmed reports, the body has decomposed to the point of unrecognition.

Our news center will bring more information as it becomes available. 

19 Responses to “UPDATE: No evidence to suggest foul play in discovery of body - Police ”

  • ... (01/08/2023, 18:37) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    SAD RIP RYMER
  • ddd (01/08/2023, 20:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    dahmm used b there
  • young men (01/08/2023, 21:20) Like (2) Dislike (15) Reply
    Take my advice if you do not have a true friend with you this festival.

    And I mean even when a very bad situation arises he doing his best to get to leave.


    If you feel you will drop in the class. Please stay home this festival.

    Be like me
    • @ young men (03/08/2023, 11:06) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Are you for real! What the hell are you talking about dude!!
  • @young men (02/08/2023, 08:19) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    What are you really talking about???
  • Andrew Cox Sr (02/08/2023, 08:23) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
    my condolences to all the love ones
  • rattie (02/08/2023, 08:51) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    How did he die?
  • rip (02/08/2023, 09:21) Like (36) Dislike (3) Reply
    I hope you are able to rest in peace Brian, you were a troubled soul, but a cool dude regardless. Hope you were able to make peace with the Lord.
    • Food for thought (03/08/2023, 11:04) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Hope that YOU will be able to make peace with the Lord when your time comes.
  • attention (02/08/2023, 12:14) Like (23) Dislike (3) Reply
    We need to pay attention to our surroundings especially when we knowxwe are accustom of seeing each other frequently. People may say we to inquisitive but I believe we can help to save people's lives especially when they live alone.
  • pat (02/08/2023, 21:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh no I know him rest ez
  • real ppl (02/08/2023, 23:01) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Boy b, I'm sorry,vso sad u died alone like that .. realist
  • Chk (02/08/2023, 23:16) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
    His vaccine status
    Nevertheless condolences to the family and friends of the individual
  • Yo (03/08/2023, 06:46) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's.hebalist.If so rest now.
  • tola (03/08/2023, 08:33) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest easy, you was a kind soul
  • VG (03/08/2023, 11:07) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Rest in peace cuz.


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