Police Administration press conference at Police Headquarters (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)
Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda are taking new steps to solve long-standing murder and missing persons cases, with the Police Force confirming that several cold case files are now under review.
Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert Wade revealed that the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has reached out to the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for assistance in re-examining a number of unsolved cases.
According to Wade, the initiative forms part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening investigative capacity and bringing closure to families who have waited years for answers.
“There are many unresolved murder and missing persons cases in Antigua and Barbuda, and the public has been crying out for answers,” Wade said. “Pretty soon you may see some movement as we seek to shed new light on these cold cases.”
The Deputy Commissioner indicated that the government has pledged additional resources to support the effort, which will involve the review of old evidence, investigative files, and forensic information in hopes that advances in technology and investigative techniques may help uncover new leads.
The renewed push comes as the police continue to modernize their operations as part of a wider transformation initiative within the force.
Police officials say the review of cold cases represents a critical step toward restoring public confidence and ensuring that serious crimes are not forgotten.
If successful, the initiative could bring long-awaited answers to families still seeking justice for loved ones lost in cases that have remained unresolved for years.
it’s about time
Bunch of jokers we hear this all the time
They should have reached out when the cases were fresh. Why now. chups
I agree with you. A lot of our police officers need to do a lot of cross-training with other countries. The training they’re getting here are not enough to deal with the types of crimes we are seeing in Antigua and Barbuda today.
so after all these years of silence now you all feel the need to seek help. the wounds has already started to heal don’t open it back up
Plenty families still grieving with no closure. I hope this is not just talk.
police is a joke all them cases will remain on ice
Finally! Some of these families waiting years and years for justice. I hope this really bring answers