On Tuesday, May 5, an unsettling discovery was made in waters off central Kingston, Jamaica, prompting local law enforcement to issue a public call for assistance to uncover the identity of a deceased woman found near the Bank of Jamaica. The incident unfolded shortly before 9 a.m. that morning, when a boater passing through Kingston Harbour spotted the woman’s body and immediately notified police officials of the find.
Responding officers from the Kingston Central Division moved quickly to retrieve the remains from the water, transporting the body to a local hospital for an initial assessment, where medical providers officially pronounced the woman dead. Her remains have since been moved to a public morgue, where an official post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the exact cause of her death. Investigators have not yet released any details suggesting foul play, as the case remains in its early stages, pending autopsy results and identification.
Investigators have released a detailed physical description of the deceased to help members of the public match potential missing person reports. Based on preliminary assessments, the woman is estimated to be in her late 30s, stands approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, has a medium build, dark skin, and short black hair. A distinct identifying marking has also been shared: she has a tattoo of a heart with wings inked on her back.
Law enforcement is urging anyone with information that could help identify the woman or contribute to the ongoing investigation to reach out immediately. Tips can be submitted to the Kingston Central Police tip line at (876) 922-5076, the anonymous Crime Stop hotline at 311, the national police emergency line at 119, or by visiting any local police station to speak with an officer in person.