Jamaican police investigators in Westmoreland are interesting to a Jamaican clergyman presently residing in Colorado, United States, to urgently contact them in reference to a disturbing case involving the hid physique of a 72-year-old girl.
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The Jamaica Constabulary Drive (JCF) recognized the person as Delroy Jones, a Jamaican nationwide, and stated he’s being sought as a particular person of curiosity within the investigation surrounding the demise and concealment of a physique believed to be Viola Destin. The mummified stays of the aged girl had been found on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at a house in Previous Hope District, Little London, Westmoreland.
“Mr. Jones might be able to considerably help with this investigation,” the JCF stated in a public statement Wednesday. They urged him to contact the Westmoreland Police at 876-955-2758, Police Emergency at 119, the NIB Tip Line at 811, Crime Cease at 311, or to report back to the closest police station.
Members of the general public who could know Mr. Jones’ whereabouts are additionally being inspired to share data confidentially.
In the meantime, two ladies have been formally charged in reference to the case.
Police say 54-year-old Gena Robinson of Previous Hope District and 49-year-old Lavern Wedderburn of Rocky Hill in Sheffield face 5 costs:
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Concealment of a Corpse
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Stopping the Lawful Burial of a Corpse
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Perverting the Course of Justice
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Conspiracy to Conceal a Corpse
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Conspiracy to Stop the Lawful Burial of a Corpse
In keeping with stories from the Savanna-la-Mar Police, Wedderburn noticed Ms. Destin begging in Savanna-la-Mar someday in 2023 and knowledgeable Robinson of her dire residing situations. The 2 ladies allegedly sought steerage from a pastor abroad, and following his recommendation, started caring for Destin.
Destin reportedly turned critically sick and died on December 10, 2023, at Robinson’s residence in Previous Hope District. As an alternative of reporting her demise, the 2 ladies allegedly hid her stays inside a room in the home, utilizing chemical substances and baking soda to suppress the odor.
A relative of Ms. Robinson stumbled upon the makeshift grave on the home on Sunday, July 6, and summoned the police. On their arrival, the mummified stays of the aged girl had been discovered lined beneath sheets, plastic, and tarpaulin.
Robinson was taken into custody the identical day the physique was found, and Wedderburn was arrested three days later. The police stated each ladies gave warning statements and confessed throughout question-and-answer classes within the presence of two Justices of the Peace.
A courtroom date is being finalized.
