In a significant development following an 11-day abduction crisis, Monos Island kidnapping victim Derrick “Stones” Tardieu has been successfully freed from captivity. The businessman and his wife Clarabelle were violently taken from their residential compound on December 6th, with captors subsequently issuing a substantial $2.5 million ransom demand for their safe release.
Legal representative Lesley-Ann Lucky-Samaroo, SC, acting as official family spokesperson, formally confirmed Tardieu’s liberation through a December 17th media communiqué. The carefully worded statement revealed that the freed captive is presently “seeking medical attention and care” while requiring adequate time to physically and psychologically recover from the traumatic experience.
The Tardieu family expressed profound gratitude for the overwhelming public support received throughout the harrowing ordeal, specifically acknowledging the compassionate words, steadfast encouragement, and spiritual prayers offered during their time of crisis. Notably absent from the official release was any reference to Clarabelle Tardieu’s current status or whereabouts, raising questions about whether both kidnap victims have been released simultaneously.
Emphasizing the need for privacy during the recovery process, the family has respectfully requested that the public and media outlets honor their need for seclusion as they navigate the complex aftermath of the incident. Law enforcement authorities continue their investigation into the kidnapping case while coordinating with the family regarding ongoing developments.