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Breakdown of Human Remains Discovered
Classification of the 56 bodies found at the Cumuto cemetery
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Police in Trinidad and Tobago investigate after 56 bodies are found ...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Police in Trinidad and Tobago said they were investigating after 56 bodies — mainly of infants — were found dumped at one of the country's cemeteries on Saturday.The twin-island Caribbean nation has been struggling with surging crime, including deadly gang violence, which prompted authorities to extend an existing state of emergency last month.The gruesome discovery was made at the cemetery in the town of Cumuto on Trinidad, approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of the capital, Port of Spain.According to a police statement, 50 bodies were of infants while the remaining were of four men and two women. Police said five of the adults had toe tags, such as those found in morgues, and that a man's and a woman's body has signs of an autopsy. They did not immediately say if any of the bodies had been identified.Police said they were working to determine the origin of the human remains and any associated breaches of law or procedure.“Every cadaver must be handled with dignity and lawful care,” police commissioner Allister Guevarro said in a statement. “Any individual or institution found to have violated that duty will be held fully accountable.”Follow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america
Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at ...
Police suspect the grim discovery in the city of Cumuto may be a case of ‘unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses’.Law enforcement officials in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago have launched an investigation after 56 bodies, mostly of children, were found abandoned at a cemetery.On Saturday, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) announced the discovery in a statement. The bodies of 50 infants were recovered, as well as those of four adult males and two females.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Four killed in latest US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbeanlist 2 of 3‘They’re cancer’: Trump threatens cartels, Cuba at Latin American summitlist 3 of 3Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for another three monthsend of listAt least one of the adult women and one adult male showed signs of having undergone a post-mortem examination. All the adults had identification tags, similar to what is often used at morgues.“Preliminary indications suggest that this may be a case involving the unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses,” the police service said.“Further forensic analysis is underway to determine the origin of the remains and any associated breaches of law or procedure.”The discovery took place in the town of Cumuto, some 40km (25 miles) from the capital, Port of Spain.After the remains were discovered at the cemetery, Cumuto police secured the scene and began a forensic examination. Specialised units, including homicide experts, have also been deployed to the site.In Saturday’s statement, Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro acknowledged how disturbing the discovery was.“The nature of this discovery is deeply troubling, and we understand the emotional impact it will have on families and the wider national community,” Guevarro said.“The TTPS is approaching this matter with urgency, sensitivity, and unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth. Every cadaver must be handled with dignity and lawful care. Any individual or institution found to have violated that duty will be held fully accountable.”The improper disposal of human remains is a criminal offence in Trinidad and Tobago, as it is in other parts of the world.The island nation, located north of Venezuela, has also struggled with an uptick in organised crime in recent years.In December 2024, Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency to combat gang violence, and while its initial duration was only 15 days, the emergency declaration has remained in...
Remains of 50 babies, 6 adults found at Trinidad and Tobago cemetery
The bodies were found at Cumuto Cemetery, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the capital Port of Spain in Trinidad.
TTPS investigating discovery of multiple remains at Cumuto Cemetery
The TTPS is investigating the discovery of multiple remains, including some 50 infants, at the Cumuto The discovery was made earlier today, with two suspects held. In a statement, it says the area has been cordoned of to allow a detailed forensic examination of the site. 56 bodies have been recovered, comprising: • 50 infants • 4 adult males (one showing signs of a prior post-mortem) • 2 ...
