Authorities in Park Hill have initiated a homicide investigation following the grim discovery of a 69-year-old man’s body inside a derelict two-story residence. The victim, identified as Errol Richards, a local resident, was found in an advanced state of decomposition on Wednesday evening.
An official autopsy has concluded that Richards succumbed to multiple severe chop wounds. Law enforcement sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the victim sustained catastrophic injuries to his head, which was nearly completely severed from his body. Further evidence of a violent struggle was apparent in defensive wounds on his hands, including the loss of several fingers.
According to a police statement released Thursday, the discovery was made at approximately 7:02 p.m. on Wednesday after concerned residents of the Park Hill community alerted officers to the scene. The abandoned property, now a active crime scene, is being thoroughly processed by forensic investigators.
In an appeal to the public, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is urging anyone with information pertinent to the case to come forward. Individuals can contact emergency services at 999 or 911, or reach out to specific investigative units at the provided numbers: (784) 457-1211, (784) 456-1810, or (784) 458-6250. The investigation remains ongoing.