Crime
Suspect Charged in Grand Turk Double Homicides
***MEDIA RELEASE***
Turks and Caicos, August 21, 2024 – Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department and the Serious Crime Unit have charged a 17-year-old male following the August 04th murders of Necal Pierre and Stavardo Talbot.
Given that the accused is a minor, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force cannot name nor release his photograph.
The accused, who resides in Grand Turk, was charged yesterday (August 20th) for the murder of 47-year-old Pierre. Additionally, the suspect was charged today with the shooting death of Talbot.
Ms Pierre, a resident of Palm Grove, Grand Turk, was found deceased in her home on Sunday, August 4th, 2024, while Mr Talbot, a resident of South Back Salina, succumbed to gunshot injuries on August 4th, 2024, near the Parade Ground in Back Salina.
The accused will appear in court at the next available date.
Head of Crime, Safeguarding, Public Protection and Intelligence Superintendent (ag.) Kenville
Charles stated, “Seventeen days of dedicated investigative work by officers working over twelve hours per day resulted in the suspect’s arrest. I wish to acknowledge the Serious Crimes Unit investigators and the team in Grand Turk who vigorously worked on these investigations to achieve this result.”
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information that may help in these investigations to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-8008477 to provide any information anonymously.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.