The Royal Turks & Caicos informed RTC News that on Wednesday 30th August 2023, they received an anonymous call to the Police Control Room.
The caller reported that the body of a female was found in the Blue Hills area of Providenciales.
Upon receipt of that report, Officers were dispatched to an area known as “Daco Yard” in Blue Hills, Providenciales, where they were assisted by a male who confirmed the report.
A search of the area was conducted by the Police and the lifeless body of a female was found. The body was later pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
An investigation has been launched by the Serious Crime Unit, which is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the deceased female. Initial inquiries have suggested that the female arrived in the Turks and Caicos Islands on an illegal migrant vessel on Tuesday 29th August 2023. At this time, the death is unexplained in terms of cause of death, there are so far no suspicious circumstances.
Investigative officers are seeking information in connection with this investigation, the public is encouraged to contact 911 or the RTCIPF Serious Crime Unit on 232-8752.
