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A devastating double tragedy has struck a family in Eleuthera, Bahamas, after 58-year-old Ferde Julien, a father of four, was killed in a car crash on Friday night, just weeks after the death of his wife. The incident occurred on Queen’s Highway when Julien, reportedly returning home after socializing, collided with a tree. Police discovered him unresponsive and severely injured in his extensively damaged vehicle. His nephew, Ervin Bain, described the loss as a profound blow to the family, who were still grieving the recent passing of Julien’s wife. ‘The loss of two parents is something many people have never experienced, making the coping process incredibly difficult,’ Bain told The Tribune. Julien, a carpenter originally from Haiti, had moved to Eleuthera five years ago for work and had aspirations of purchasing land to build a home for his family. He was known for his quiet, loving nature and deep devotion to his family. The crash has raised concerns about road safety in the area, with family members citing poor road conditions and inadequate street lighting as potential contributing factors. The family plans to meet with police officials to seek further clarity on the circumstances of the accident. This tragedy marks the 51st traffic fatality in the country this year, according to The Tribune’s records.

A 46-year-old man, Kino Wood, broke down in court as he described a harrowing ordeal after trespassing on a property in Sandilands Village on October 15. Wood, who works with the Urban Renewal Programme, claimed he entered the property to deal with a family emergency, citing heavy rain and a delayed bus as reasons for taking a shortcut. However, he alleged that the property owners subjected him to a brutal assault, including being hog-tied, beaten, and stomped on the chest. Wood also claimed his boots and clothes were removed and thrown across the road. He showed the court bruises and a bump on his head, recounting how he feared for his life during the incident. Wood denied stealing $5.50 from the complainant’s car, insisting it was his own money for bus fare. Prosecutor Kendrick Bauld disputed Wood’s account, stating the complainant saw him searching her vehicle and called the police, who found him at the scene and arrested him after discovering the missing money. Wood, who pleaded guilty to the theft charge, expressed remorse and vowed to change his life. Magistrate Abigail Farrington placed him on two years’ probation, warning that further offenses could result in a $50 fine for trespassing and a three-month prison term for theft.

A tragic incident unfolded yesterday near Robinson Road when a man was discovered dead from gunshot wounds following a vehicle collision outside the Early Bird supermarket. Authorities were alerted to the scene around 4:45 PM by an anonymous tip. Upon arrival, police found the unresponsive victim inside a purple Nissan Cube. Investigators suspect the man, believed to be in his late 20s, was shot at a separate location and lost control of his vehicle while attempting to flee. CCTV footage from the vicinity is currently under review to aid the ongoing investigation. Inspector Gerard Culmer, speaking at the scene, confirmed that the shooting did not occur at the supermarket but rather elsewhere, with the victim crashing into another vehicle in the parking lot. The identity of the deceased remains unknown, and it is unclear if he had any prior interactions with law enforcement. When questioned about a potential link to a mass shooting in August that resulted in multiple casualties, Inspector Culmer could not confirm but mentioned an increased police presence in the area. This incident marks the 67th homicide recorded in the country this year, according to The Tribune’s records.