Police Seek Armed and Dangerous Suspect in Swetes Murder Investigation

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Janiah Antion of Golden Grove

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Janiah Antion of Golden Grove in connection with the murder of 60-year-old Swetes resident Mordecai Eleazar Francis.

Antion, who is believed to be in his early twenties, is considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public have been strongly warned not to approach or attempt to engage him if he is seen.

Instead, they should immediately contact the nearest police station or the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913.

Police have also appealed directly to Antion to surrender at any police station without delay.

The Police Administration is urging anyone with information about Antion’s whereabouts or details that could assist the ongoing murder investigation to come forward.

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Comments (7)

  • Mother September 16, 2026, 12:14 PM

    Father deliver our yoiung men from the hands of SATAN
    Reply
  • Anonymous September 16, 2026, 1:50 PM

    Is he 18 or 20s?
    Reply
    • Civic Minded September 16, 2026, 2:01 PM

      And allyuh notice the article says “early twenties” but people asking if he’s 18 or in his 20s? 👀 Either way, let’s get the facts straight and leave the investigation to the police.
      Reply
  • Informed citizen September 16, 2026, 2:00 PM

    Another young man’s name tied to a murder investigation… Something really going wrong with some of our young people. We need to get to the root of this violence.
    Reply
  • Mother Dearest September 16, 2026, 7:08 PM

    Parents need to parent and stop being neglectful. You spread your legs and get pregnant and don’t want the responsibility of raising these kids.
    Shame on these children parents. It’s time we hold them just as responsible for their children’s bad deeds.
    I’m sure they knew their son had a gun and turned a blind eye or applauded them when they return home with their ill gotten gain. These parents are just as guilty as their children.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee September 16, 2026, 7:36 PM

    Times have really changed. Smfh. Guess the first one spill his guts and giving up everybody now. Senseless killing
    Reply
  • Glen September 17, 2026, 7:39 AM

    Give yourself in son…
    Reply

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