RVIPF not disclosing results of autopsy on Sgt Paul France

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The autopsy on the body of Sergeant Paul France was done on Monday, October 16, 2023; however, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is not disclosing the results, until the end of the investigation. Photo: RVIPF

The body of Sergeant Paul France was pulled from a car submerged in the sea near Queen Elizabeth II Park on the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been nearly two weeks since an autopsy was performed on the body of Sergeant Paul France who was pulled from a car submerged in the sea near Queen Elizabeth II Park on the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2023.

The autopsy was done on Monday, October 16, 2023; however, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is not disclosing the results, until the end of the investigation.

Both Governor John J. Rankin, CMG and Police Commissioner Mark Collins had stated at a press conference on October 12, 2023, that there has so far been no evidence to suggest the death of the United Kingdom detective was a result of foul play.

“We must await the results of that postmortem,” Governor Rankin had nevertheless stated.

Autopsy results being withheld

However, police spokesperson Akia L. Thomas stated on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, that no information on the autopsy will be given until the investigation is concluded.

“We have received the autopsy results, yes. We are awaiting other test results,” Thomas stated, adding that she “cannot disclose” the results of the examination and that “more information will be provided once the investigation has concluded.”

Commissioner of Police Mark Collins said at the same press conference on October 12, 2023, that CCTV Cameras and interviews, including persons Mr France was with on Friday, October 6, 2023, produced no evidence of foul play.

"There is nothing to suggest to me foul play has taken place," Mr Collins said, adding that the police still have to rely on the medical expertise and the vehicle examiner.

37 Responses to “RVIPF not disclosing results of autopsy on Sgt Paul France”

street reporter. (29/10/2023, 14:17) Like (46) Dislike (2) Reply
This been fishy and suspicious from the start.
- @street reporter. (29/10/2023, 16:01) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
  Keep your eye to the grounds on this event. If the truth gets out it will be a shocker to the world not just the BVI.
Hmm (29/10/2023, 15:04) Like (40) Dislike (13) Reply
If no signs of foul play then what’s there to hide ??? I don’t trust the COP!
- @hmm (29/10/2023, 16:04) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
  They are the ones who quickly determined no foul play before the investigation started. Let that sink in for a bit and it will answer your question.
Hotmess (29/10/2023, 15:08) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
Mercy. Them wicked
let dem keep it a secret (29/10/2023, 15:14) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
We don't wanna know
? (29/10/2023, 15:15) Like (6) Dislike (10) Reply
he had enough
---------------------------- (29/10/2023, 15:34) Like (16) Dislike (10) Reply
This governor and police chief have troubles in the past with the truth including their own suspicious activities
- Wondering out loud in my dream (29/10/2023, 17:17) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
  I dreamt I was wondering out loud if any damaging documents or information was found about those with an email and their boss and the beans were going to be spilled so a drink was taken care of. Anyway this was just a dream so pay it no mind...for now.
Jojo (29/10/2023, 15:35) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
So, does this mean that his family would not be able to bury him until after the investigation is complete? How long does such an investigation take anyway?
asking for a friend (29/10/2023, 15:37) Like (26) Dislike (7) Reply
Who do we the people depend on in executing a warrant in relation to Mark and john?
People (29/10/2023, 15:37) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
BVI people keep a keen eye on this one. Remember you were warn to do so.
Caution (29/10/2023, 15:39) Like (27) Dislike (2) Reply
The elected officials need to request an independent review of this matter. Remove the Governor and his UK Commissioner of Police from handling it because there is more in this than some of you think or could imagine.
- @ Caution (29/10/2023, 16:10) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
  not them weak spinless Premier and Leand er of the Opposition we got!
Kermit the Frog (29/10/2023, 15:44) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
Ah boy. What a ting. Sometimes yo start looking for locals & Caribbean people dem but den deh main suspect tis you and yo boss & ah few others who not black. May deh force be at dem. Yo time come. Ting to talk. Ah gone back to sip meh tea.
vg youth (29/10/2023, 15:53) Like (17) Dislike (53) Reply
This is why I keep saying two things. 1) The position of Governor in the 21st century needs to be an elected position where they are accountable to the people. 2) The Governor should not be solely over the police force and he should not be above the laws of the land. This opens the door for organized abuse of power and hiding of the truth when it is dealing with them and anyone from the UK working in the BVI under their responsibility. Even the President of the USA have to adhere to the laws and can be Investigated and arrested so why not a Governor or UK Commissionerof Police. Something is wrong with this kind of rule over the BVI. This is wrong and it needs to be changed immediately.
- @vg youth (30/10/2023, 10:35) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
  It's a nice idea but do you see any elected people here that are actually "accountable to the people"?
  Any at all?
  No, I'll wait....go ahead.....
- Outsider (31/10/2023, 16:28) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
  Independence
  
  That’s your option.
  Otherwise, just accept this cannot be an independent country. You can’t be independent but not independent.
NDP supporter (29/10/2023, 15:56) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
We will never know the truth on this one as the Commissioner of Police has challenges with the truth. He cannot be trusted especially if the evidence points to him or others around him of his kind. Also he is fully supported and back up by the Governor no matter what.
True democracy (29/10/2023, 16:00) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
If the Commissioner of Police and Governor can go after anyone and investigate them on mere gossip what they call Intel then based on what the street is saying on this one which is our Intel then we the people must be allowed an avenue to look into and investigate them now on this one. This is another well organized COI investigation where the recommendations will free them at all cost no matter what the evidence truly reveals.
Remember (29/10/2023, 16:06) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
When this happened the Governor made a statement different to the one the Commissioner of Policd made on the cause of death. They did not get to synchronize their story. I geuss now they are working on it.
Good governance --- Huh? (29/10/2023, 16:10) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
When will the people of the BVI wake up and understand that good governance is only good for the people of the BVI and only how the Governor and the UK defines it. It does not hold true for them nor any subject under them like his UK Commissioner of Police. God doesn't like ugly.
what a pity (29/10/2023, 16:13) Like (21) Dislike (6) Reply
The people of the BVI only know how to bark and go after their own in authority but allow the Governor and this challenged with the truth Commissioner of Police to get away with all kinds of questionable things and this very well seems to be another one. The element of fear is REAL!
WTF (29/10/2023, 17:12) Like (47) Dislike (3) Reply
How can they tell us what happened if the investigation is not complete? You make a determination based on a complete set of evidence, not one individual piece. This is entirely normal and proper in the investigative process, regardless of how urgently we want information.
Observation (29/10/2023, 17:22) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
"There is nothing to suggest to me foul play has taken place," Mr Collins said, adding that the police still have to rely on the medical expertise and the vehicle examiner.

The key word the COP said was "to me". How could a COP determine this or speak to it before the medical experts do their work and give their results? When the COP arrest local & Caribbean people he is quick to put in the public domain everything he thinks could corrupt the jury's mind to bring them guilty even before the case. Now he is doing this in the reverse for one of his kind who may not have been seeing eye to eye with the Head brass. This is not good at all at all at all.
Keyboard detectives (29/10/2023, 17:29) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
If is one thing Tola produce is keyboard detectives....every single time there's a crime posted in the media.....here the come with what the KNOW happen LMAO and majority of the time, they ARE ALL WRONG! LMAO yall people too idle
Paper (29/10/2023, 18:06) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
Commissioner of Police where does Paul France live?
Cops news (29/10/2023, 20:12) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
Who care about a cop he just one cop all kind of people dieing more needed
- @ Reply (30/10/2023, 06:28) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
  France is dead so he can't admit to driving under the influence of alcohol so the people have a right to know about the cause of death
Hmm (29/10/2023, 20:36) Like (25) Dislike (6) Reply
The f#$@er was drunk
Bvi bar (30/10/2023, 06:24) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
we all must come together in the national interest, to see how, in our own spheres of influence, within our own legal responsibilities separate from each other to fight misinformation by the police and governor. Over the past three years many of us have said very publicly that both Collins and Ranking are run away trains, as they both behave legally as they are a law unto themselves
Gumption (30/10/2023, 06:53) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
Where was he when this happen
Oh Oh (30/10/2023, 08:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
Someone has blood on their hands
Welsah (30/10/2023, 12:47) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
Did the toxicology report came back positive for drugs or its a internal issue with the boss
Hmmmm (30/10/2023, 20:52) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
This is going to end up in the UK tabloids.The Sun would love this.Family members should get on the case.The Sun doing a front cover on this would light a fire under some arses.
Jerry (30/10/2023, 22:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
he had in 2 much powder or mess with the wrong set of people
Forbidden Truth (31/10/2023, 10:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
No suspiciousbess Ska foul play as yet not suicidal...Did the dam vehicle ended up in the ocean by osmosis.

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