Sad news has emerged from Dominica, where the body of missing 16-year-old Jerbia Paul was found on Wednesday morning in the Capuchin area.

Paul had been missing since Friday, July 24, 2026. Her disappearance gripped the nation, as relatives, friends and concerned citizens prayed and hoped that she would be found alive and safely reunited with her family.

According to Dominica News Online, police sources confirmed that the teenager’s body was discovered in the Capuchin area. Further details surrounding the discovery and the circumstances of her death have not yet been released.

At the time of her disappearance, Paul was reportedly wearing a dark blue shirt.

A male police officer was previously taken into custody and questioned in connection with the teenager’s disappearance. Police had indicated that the officer was believed to have been the last person seen with Paul before she went missing.

Authorities have not yet announced any charges, and the circumstances surrounding Paul’s death remain under investigation.

The discovery has brought a heartbreaking end to the nationwide search and the hope that the teenager would be found alive.

Further information is expected from the police as the investigation continues.

Antigua.news extends heartfelt condolences to Jerbia Paul’s family, friends and the people of Dominica during this profoundly difficult time.

Credit: Dominica News Online