The families of two Bahamian men, Shadrack Stuart and Joey Russell, who were killed in Haiti over three months ago, are pleading for closure as their loved ones’ remains remain trapped in a Haitian morgue due to bureaucratic delays. The process of repatriating the bodies has been stalled by a single missing signature from a Haitian doctor, who reportedly fears for his safety if he signs the necessary release papers. Without this signature, the paperwork cannot progress, leaving the families in emotional turmoil. The men were killed in July during what Haitian authorities described as a drug-related operation involving a small vessel carrying narcotics. Bahamian officials confirmed the deaths, but the families have since faced a cycle of false hope and dead ends. Lloyann Stuart, the widow of Shadrack Stuart, described the ordeal as ‘extremely depressing,’ noting that every glimmer of hope has been dashed. The families have been paying to keep the remains in the morgue since July and have expressed frustration with both Haitian and Bahamian authorities. They claim that Bahamian officials, including the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have been unresponsive and unhelpful. Austin Russell, the brother of Joey Russell, emphasized that the families have taken on the financial burden themselves and simply want to bring their loved ones home for burial. Despite reaching out to Bahamian officials, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell and Director of Foreign Affairs Jerusa Ali, the families have yet to receive any assistance. The prolonged delay has left the families emotionally drained and desperate for resolution.