KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- Authorities legislator Olivia Grange has condemned the horrific killing of a nine-year-old lady, Kelsey Ferrigon, in St Catherine and urged members of her neighborhood in opposition to searching for revenge.
In an announcement late Saturday, Grange, the Minister of Tradition, Gender, Leisure, and Sport, stated the Authorities was providing help to Kelsey’s household and {that a} reward could be supplied for info resulting in the seize of the perpetrator.
“The information of the horrific killing of a nine-year-old lady, Kelsey Ferrigon, in my constituency has shocked and angered the nation.
As a nation, we’re all pained by this merciless and depraved act of violence. It feels overwhelming to us, however think about how way more troublesome it’s for Kelsey’s household and pals, particularly her mom, on the eve of Mom’s Day.”
‘Talking because the Minister for Gender Affairs and as Kelsey’s Member of Parliament, I ask that we bear in mind the household and your complete neighborhood in our prayers. As Authorities, we are going to present all our help presently, however your considerate prayers will even be appreciated.”
Grange stated she spent Saturday within the constituency attempting to consolation and commiserate with those that have been affected “by this newest act of brutality in opposition to a little bit lady. Like everybody there, I really feel the ache of this vile act to my core.”
“Understandably, there may be numerous disappointment and anger within the constituency, however we’d like justice for Kelsey, not revenge. I commend the police for the depth of their investigations to this point. I urge my constituents to work with the police to pursue justice.”
“I name on anybody with details about this horrific incident to make a report back to the police. The Minister of Nationwide Safety is providing J$2 million for info, which we hope will result in the short seize of the perpetrator on this case.”
Minister of Nationwide Safety Dr Horace Chang additionally responded to the killing, describing it as “an outrage,” significantly at a time when the police have been successfully decreasing the variety of murders by double digits.
Chang stated this “horrific act” won’t go unpunished.
He vowed that the total drive of the regulation could be used in opposition to the perpetrator and directed the Commissioner of Police to make the most of each accessible useful resource to carry these accountable to justice.
The Nationwide Safety Minister added that the tragedy calls for extra than simply the seize of criminals, stressing that it compels all good residents to confront the deep-seated points inside the society that enable such barbarity to happen.
The police report that late Friday, the physique of Kelsie Farragon, a pupil of St John’s Main college, was inside a barrel, coated with items of clothes, at her dwelling.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after Kelsie’s mom departed for work earlier.
