Chinlee Robinson
A wrongful death claim has been filed against the government by the family of Chinlee Robinson, who died in custody at His Majesty’s Prison last year under circumstances that continue to raise serious questions.
The family filed the claim with the Attorney General’s office, alleging negligence on the part of prison and police officials in the death of the 23-year-old.
The case has exposed stark divisions among authorities about what happened to Robinson, who was discovered dead on January 24, 2025 – mere hours after a court granted him bail on charges of stealing a cellular phone.
According to testimony heard at the Coroner’s Inquest that began last week, a fellow inmate – a 15-year-old boy – reported hearing a brief, one-second scream late on the night of January 23. The witness described the sound as seeming both close and distant before silence fell over the facility.
The teenage inmate painted a grim picture of life inside the prison, telling the court that overnight supervision consisted of a single welfare check and that inmates remained locked in cells from mid-afternoon onwards.
Medical evidence presented to the inquest shows Robinson died from oxygen deprivation, neck trauma and heart failure. His brother testified that Robinson was an active footballer with no known health problems – a fact that has only deepened the family’s suspicions about the official account of events.
The deceased had spent approximately five weeks in detention and had been visibly distressed earlier on January 23 after learning his release was delayed due to passport issues, according to witness statements.
Attorney Wendel Alexander, representing the Robinson family, is pushing for authorities to launch a full homicide investigation – a call that has met with resistance from police leadership.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Clifton Cabral maintains that investigators found no evidence of foul play and suggested Robinson may have succumbed to natural causes.
However, Superintendent of Prisons Colonel Trevor Pennyfeather has publicly stated his belief that strangulation likely caused the death.
The legal claim seeks compensation across several categories, including general and punitive damages, costs, and interest accruing from the date the claim was served.
Hold up one god damned minute. 15 yo inmate?
At his magestic prison.
Ummmm. Where his parents. Ain’t he a minor. What happen to charlesworth ? He asleep?
A 23-year-old man granted bail should not end up dead hours later while still in state custody. Too many questions remain unanswered, and the family deserves clear, transparent explanations.
When a prisons superintendent believes strangulation occurred but police say there’s no foul play, someone is not telling the full truth
A jealous prisoner killed him because he was going home, but complaining about his identification issues. May the young man Rest in Perfect Peace. A 15 year old child needs to be carefully monitored to keep him safe. HE MUST NOT BE DETAINED WITH ADULTS. HOW CAN WE BE SO MORALLY DEPRIVED?Police officers refusing to act diligently are criminals collecting tax payers money.
Calling for a homicide investigation is not unreasonable given the conflicting accounts and medical findings. Transparency should not be feared if there’s nothing to hide.
This story is heartbreaking. A young man with his whole life ahead of him lost in circumstances that could have been prevented. Justice must be pursued.
It’s their right to do so. So I’m happy they exercising that right
Custodial institutions must be held to the highest standards.
I’ve been waiting to hear when the family will drag their ass to court. Good move. You have luvlic support 100%
This is heartbreaking and deeply disturbing. A young man goes into custody for a minor offence, is granted bail, and ends up dead hours later? Someone has a lot to answer for. Families should never have to fight this hard just to get the truth about how their loved one died.
Medical evidence points to oxygen deprivation and neck trauma, right now it’s very hard to understand how “natural causes” can still be part of the conversation. These contradictions between officials are exactly why an independent homicide investigation is necessary.
That death wasn’t simple