Crime
UPDATED STATEMENT ON MURDER
#TurksandCaicos, June 19, 2023 – Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are currently investigating a murder following the discovery of a body off the shoulder of the road on Millennium Highway, Providenciales, this morning (June 19th).
The unidentified male is 5’ 08” ft tall, slim built, about 150 – 160 pounds, and appears to be between the ages of 18 – 25. The body was clad only in black shorts with white stripes on one side. 
The male victim was barefooted and has distinctive scars on his upper chest and a short haircut.
The RTCIPF is seeking the assistance of the public in positively identifying the male victim.
Based on preliminary information a call was placed to the Police Control Room today at around 6:58 a.m. indicating that the lifeless body of a male was laying on the roadside.
RTCIPF officers arrived at the location and found the bleeding body with what appeared to be a wound to the head.
An autopsy is expected to be performed today to determine the cause of death.
The public is being asked to contact 911, the closest police station, or call TCI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and give any information on this murder or any other illegal activity anonymously.