Antigua.news Antigua and Barbuda Police Rule Death as Suspicious in Case of Found Decomposed Body
Antigua.news Antigua and Barbuda Police Rule Death as Suspicious in Case of Found Decomposed Body

Police Rule Death as Suspicious in Case of Found Decomposed Body

3 February 2026 - 14:43

Police Rule Death as Suspicious in Case of Found Decomposed Body

3 February 2026 - 14:43

 Police Continue Investigation into Body Found at Old Ottos School Compound

Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a male body on the grounds of the Old Ottos School shortly after midday on Monday, February 2.

Preliminary Findings

Initial investigations reveal that the deceased was found in the back of an abandoned Hyundai Tucson SUV. The individual was partially clothed, wearing long blue jeans and black socks, but was without a shirt.

A medical doctor pronounced the individual dead at approximately 2:25 p.m. upon arrival at the scene.

Current Status

Authorities are now classifying this case as a suspicious death. They are diligently working to determine the full identity of the deceased and the details surrounding the incident.

The police are urging anyone with information that could aid in this investigation to reach out to the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3931, or contact Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).

Updates will be provided by the police as the investigation progresses.

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5 Comments

  1. Suspicious. So someone killed the man.

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  2. So no missing person reported oh wow

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  3. HMMMMMMMMMMM

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  4. I would have thought the coroner should be able determine a cause of death soon.

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  5. This is sad. Whether homeless or not, that was somebody’s son, brother, or friend.

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