Barbados law enforcement authorities have formally arrested and charged a 71-year-old woman in connection with a homicide investigation dating to early March. The accused, identified as Veronica Eudora Mayers from Bridge Gap, Upper Goodland, St Michael, faces murder charges for the alleged killing of Ralph Forde on March 9, 2026.
The Barbados Police Service Criminal Investigations Department based in Black Rock confirmed the development, indicating that Mayers is set to make her initial court appearance before the District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Monday, March 16. The case represents a rare instance of senior citizen involvement in violent crime within the Caribbean nation.
While specific details surrounding the circumstances of Forde’s death remain undisclosed, authorities emphasized that their investigation remains active and ongoing. The judicial proceedings will determine the legal outcomes for what has become a notable case in Barbados’ criminal justice system.