Body of a female found , Police say it is an ‘Unexplained Death’

#TurksandCaicos, September 2, 2023 – At approximately 8:27pm om Wednesday 30th August, 2023, an anonymous caller contacted the Police Control Room and reported that information was received that the body of a female was found in the Blue Hills area of Providenciales.

Officers were dispatched to an area known as “Daco Yard” in Blue Hills, Providenciales, where they were assisted by a male who confirmed the report. A search of the area was conducted by the Police and the lifeless body of a female was found.

The body was later pronounced dead by a medical doctor. An investigation has been launched by the Serious Crime Unit, who is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the deceased female. Initial enquiries have suggested that the female arrived in the Turks and Caicos Islands on an illegal migrant vessel on Tuesday 29th August 2023. At this time, the death is unexplained in terms of cause of death, there are so far no suspicious circumstances.

Anyone with information in connection to this investigation is encouraged to contact 911 or the RTCIPF Serious Crime Unit on 232-8752.