TCI News
Double murder accused Christopher Forbes trial begins in Grand Turk
#Providenciales, September 23, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – FThe trial of the man accused of the apparent serial killings of two Dominican women in 2016 began jury selection today in Grand Turk Supreme Court; Christopher Forbes, now 35 years-old will be defended in the trial by SIPT attorneys Jerome Lynch, QC and Mark Fulford of F Chambers Law Firm.
Forbes was taken into custody in August 2016 following a stealthy arrest in Millennium Heights by TCI Police. Allegedly the culprit behind the sadistic murders of two women from the Dominican Republic.
Twenty-six-year old Sorineida Moreno Arias was discovered in bushes on Crystal Bay Road in North West Point. It was said the body of the young woman was scantily clad and partially burned.
A search party from the DR community discovered the remains of the mother of two on July 13. She had gone missing three days before and was last seen getting into a small vehicle around 4am on Sunday July 10, 2016.
The first of the two women found murdered and dumped was Yuneiry Veras, also a 26-year old mother. Veras was also found by a DR search party after she mysteriously disappeared. Yuniery was employed at a night club on Aviation Drive and the scene was shockingly sad after her body was discovered in remote Pirate’s Cove, Providenciales. The woman, 26-years old was found on April 23, 2016.
It was then Police Commissioner, James Smith who exposed that investigators believed the two killings were linked.
Forbes has been incarcerated since August 2016 for the horrific crimes. The young man is originally from ‘Backa Town’ Freeport, Grand Bahama and had worked as a bouncer in a local casino.
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***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
Around 10:59 am, the Police Control Room received a call of gunshots at a location along the Millennium Highway, Providenciales.
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force were dispatched and, based on preliminary investigations, were told that the occupant (s) of a red Suzuki Swift was at a business place when another car pulled alongside it, and the occupants started shooting.
The driver of the Swift drove off while the other unidentified vehicle sped off in a separate direction. 
Officers found the Swift abandoned near Miracle Close, Blue Hills, shortly after.
Based on investigations, no injuries were reported.
This remains an active investigation.
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information or CCTV footage of the shooting that may assist the police with enquiries to contact 911, the closest police station, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and anonymously give any information.
Additionally, persons are being asked to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
There are twelve new officers within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.
The officers—Ronn James, Ernie Henry, Aron Charlery, Andrew Ottley, Emmanuel Dabreo, Damion Clarke, Jeffrey Kaye, Roan Waugh, Shan Livermore, Kemar Chambers, Michael Campbell, and Ajay Budhai—took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of the
Turks and Caicos Islands yesterday (July 22nd) afternoon at Police Headquarters, Providenciales.
Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin, who administered the officers’ oath, said, “Thank you for choosing the TCI. It will not be a bed of roses. Policing requires hard work, and you ensure our communities are safe. Your arrival was anticipated and highly overdue.
“You are now officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, and you are committed to the safety of the people of these archipelagoes. We must lead by example and not let our guard down. Stand firm on the foundation of our motto- Service With Pride and Integrity. Integrity is doing the right thing in the absence of anyone watching.”
The President of the Christian Council, Pastor Wilbert Jennings, delivered the opening prayer and told officers to always call on God in
their time of need.
Deputy Commissioner Rodney Adams, Assistant Commissioner Kendall Grant, acting Assistant Commissioner Mat Newton, Chairman of the Police Welfare Association Sgt. Jepson Victor and Human Resources Manager Rex Swann also attended the ceremony.
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