Crime
Denise Buck Family calling for information in her murder case and reward to help find the KILLER
By Deandrea Hamilton
Editor
#TurksandCaicos, May 17, 2022 – Royal TCI Police investigative techniques are again being called into question, this time it is the sister of Denise Buck, UK citizen and Grand Turk resident who as on January 3, 2022 murdered at her home who points to serious flaws and a sloppy probe.
“Clearly, probably they’ve never retrieved the phone and they haven’t found the murder weapon. So it’s probably in the creek, isn’t it, at the bottom? That’s where I’d dumped it if I was a perpetrator of such crime and what they have done, I couldn’t tell you to be honest with you.”
Nearly five months since the killing of Buck, 60 years old, who was bludgeoned with a hammer, and there has been little communication and very little progress in the investigation. There has also been no reward money offered for information in the crime.
Older sister, Lesley Campbell, a teacher still living in the UK explained even the notion of a reward being offered for information in the crime was snubbed, initially.
“I asked for a reward, before they agreed to doing it. They said that they wouldn’t because people would talk because they want the money. I said, but you want them to talk don’t you and you don’t give them the money until someone’s convicted.”
The appointed Family Liaison Officer informed Mrs. Campbell that there would be a reward offered in the matter; however, at no time has a reward for information in the case been shared with the public. It sadly is just as Buck’s sister had feared.
Have phone records been checked? How did the killer access the house? Why didn’t the killer take the money? Why didn’t Denise run and fight for her life? Why didn’t 9-11 recognize the call was from Grand Turk and why wasn’t the
call recorded, Campbell said she was told the recording feature was broken.
In recanting one of the conversations she has had with police, there was this: “So you must have his voice then. Can you not get some of Denise’s friends or people to listen to his voice, maybe someone will recognize it. Guess what, the recording machine was not working!”
The questions from Buck’s family are many, and we are told they have been shared with family liaison officers, the Governor and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. Still there has been little movement in the case, to the satisfaction of the family, no updates this month and no arrests.
“I have never learned what time the police actually got up to my sister’s house, nobody has ever told us that.”
There have been reports, which the police “categorically deny” which reveal that the attacker heartlessly called 911, using Denise Buck’s phone. It was redacted in a report to the family, but initially Lesley says they were told the man told the operator they could come and get Denise because he was done murdering her.
Royal TCI Police also came under fire for the extreme delay between getting that call and responding to it in person. An investigation into what transpired had been launched, however, there has been no findings published in the matter of the delayed response to the distress call.
It is also expressed by Buck’s sister that people in Grand Turk also know the killer and at one point, the relatives were contacted for a payoff for information; Lesley Campbell told us that she reported the attempt at blackmail. That probe too has gotten little traction.
Lesley Campbell described her sister as brilliant, in love with the island of Grand Turk, though a bit too trusting and a woman who was working hard, enjoying her life as an islander. Her thoughts are that Denise was “as tough as old boots” and believes Ms. Buck was caught off guard because she knew her attacker.
Lesley has vowed she will not give up on justice for Denise.
“I’ve not been able to have any kind of closure or be able to put anything to rest because I am that sort of person. I guess I can sort of park it somewhere and let other things cloud in… but all I want, I’d like the police to do a bit of work and find the murderer because I can’t imagine on a small island like Grand Turk, that somebody doesn’t know who it is, in fact I know that somebody does know.”
Crime
Acting Police Commissioner, Rodney Adams issues statement on Jouvly Inelus and gruesome photo of his dead body
Turks and Caicos – For the past three months, Jouvly Inelus has been wanted by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) in connection with firearm-related offences, including homicides and robberies. Earlier this morning, officers from the Serious Crime Unit received forensic confirmation that the body found yesterday (September 30) is that of 32-year-old Mr Inelus, a resident of Blue Hills. This remains an active investigation, and the RT&CIPF extends condolences to Mr Inelus’ relatives and all families that lost their loved ones to violent crime.
Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams issues the following statement: “At around 11:12 p.m., officers received information and proceeded to a bushy area in Miracle Close, Blue Hills. Upon arrival, the officers discovered the motionless body of a male dressed in a black jersey and black basketball pants with what appeared to be gunshot and other injuries.
“Mr. Inelus had been evading the police for the past three months. Despite the challenges, the RT&CIPF remained relentless in their pursuit of leads and conducted joint operations across the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) with the assistance of local and regional partners.
“We wish to thank Crime Stoppers and also express gratitude to the members of the public who acted in the best interest of the TCI. The police force remains committed to pursuing anyone who seeks to cause instability in the islands while ensuring the safety and security of all communities.”
In a direct message to the youth, Acting Commissioner Adams said, “I am pleading with the young men—put down your guns and preserve your life and the lives of others. Crime does not pay and only leads downhill. Many opportunities are available, and the RT&CIPF is launching a mentorship program to support and guide the youth. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this initiative.”
The RT&CIPF is also aware of a photograph on social media of the victim’s body. The circulation of such imagery is appalling and demonstrates a complete lack of respect. We urge the public to refrain from viewing and sharing material of this nature.
The RT&CIPF calls on anyone with information regarding illegal activities to contact the nearest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.
Turks and Caicos, October 8, 2024 – On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, Eagle Legal News learned that the man shot on September 27 in an apparent ambush in Snake Hill has now died, bringing the country’s murder rate to a record setting high.
The man, who had been medically evacuated to Jamaica for further hospital care was shot along with the late, former TCI Police officer, PAULCIUS LOUITES VEREUS.
Vereus was recorded as the 34th murder in 2024 for the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Here is the police report from the incident:
Blue Hills resident FRANCIUS PIERRE, has succumbed to gunshot injuries.
Pierre, 41, was shot on September 27 while at a location at Stammers Run, Snake Hill. The Police Control Room had received calls indicating gunshots were heard at around 8:35 pm.
Police and medical personnel arrived and found two males, Mr. Pierre and Paulcius Louites Vereus.
Mr Vereus was unresponsive.
Head of Crime, Safeguarding, Public Protection and Intelligence Superintendent Dean Holden said, “The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Pierre, who succumbed to injuries this morning while undergoing medical treatment in Jamaica.
The Serious Crime Unit officers are continuing investigations and will leave no stone unturned as we actively pursue leads obtained.”
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 8477 to provide any information anonymously. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.
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