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UPDATE: Decomposing body found identified as Franklyn Malone aka ‘Body’

- Body of VG resident was found floating in waters @ Fat Hogs Bay today, November 24, 2020
November 24th, 2020 | Tags: body found floating Fat Hogs Bay water discovery
Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) can confirm that the decomposing body found in waters at Fat Hogs Bay today, November 24, 2020, has been identified as Franklyn Malone aka ‘Body’. Photo: Team of Reporters
A body has reportedly been discovered in the sea close to Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola, today, November 24, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
A body has reportedly been discovered in the sea close to Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola, today, November 24, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) can confirm that a decomposing body found in waters at Fat Hogs Bay today, November 24, 2020, has been identified as Virgin Gorda resident Franklyn Malone aka ‘Body’.

Our newsroom had first and accurately reported of the discovery, which was subsequently confirmed by Police Commissioner Michael B. Matthews.

“Police can confirm that a decomposing body was found in the Fat Hog's Bay area today. There are no other details available at the time,” a brief statement from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) stated.

It is unclear if family members had reported Malone, 62, as missing.

Police are yet to formally disclose a name; however, our well-placed sources have informed our newsroom of the identification.

See previous article published November 24, 2020

Body reportedly found in waters off Fat Hogs Bay

Reports just reaching our news centre indicate that a body has been discovered in waters close to Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola, today, Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

The body was reportedly discovered floating, according to reports.

Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has confirmed the reports of a body found.

"I can confirm officers are on the scene of such a report but have no details as yet," Mr Matthews said.

More details to follow.

38 Responses to “UPDATE: Decomposing body found identified as Franklyn Malone aka ‘Body’”

  • pop (24/11/2020, 13:54) Like (22) Dislike (5) Reply
    Father.......to much going on mehson
  • fat boy (24/11/2020, 13:54) Like (11) Dislike (11) Reply
    Wow vino you good
    • Yes Fat Boy (24/11/2020, 15:22) Like (16) Dislike (19) Reply
      VINO be on it. What I like about VINO, they are always updating the latest news. VINO IS THE TOP DOG NEWS SITE.
  • stranger (24/11/2020, 14:19) Like (11) Dislike (7) Reply
    Very sad , who could this be , these demons are getting through slowly, wish you could execute these murderers.
    • pascal (24/11/2020, 14:53) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
      who is to say is a murder, it could be some one went for a swing and got heart attack
    • ok reporter (24/11/2020, 15:23) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
      so you already know its a murder. Tell us more
    • jamaican (24/11/2020, 15:30) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
      How do you know this person was murdered? Could that poor soul have drowned? Could they have taken their own life? Etc...

      Since you are suggesting murder perhaps the authorities should be having a chat with you.
    • badboy (24/11/2020, 16:16) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      AKA BODY MARLONE
    • Television (24/11/2020, 17:04) Like (5) Dislike (18) Reply
      True. The only way to rid the place of demons is thru the use of well casted prayers and oils that have been enlightened with good deeds. All these can be purchased from a little shop across from the playground lower estate.
  • Yo yo listen (24/11/2020, 15:08) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Rip
  • Unbelievable (24/11/2020, 15:13) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I heard the person is known as "Body". Condolence to the family.
  • Well (24/11/2020, 16:03) Like (2) Dislike (11) Reply
    The trap catch a rat that all say no more
    • niece (24/11/2020, 21:46) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply

      Catch ur mo**er b**ch...don't play with me

      • @Niece (24/11/2020, 23:59) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
        Don’t pay that punk A** B**ch any mind. The B**ch is just fishing. My condolences to you and the rest of his family and loved ones, may he RIP.
  • badboy (24/11/2020, 16:13) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP ARMIN AKA BODY..
  • Lb (24/11/2020, 16:42) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Body
  • ray (24/11/2020, 17:39) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    R.I.E.P Malone Aka Body or The Shaw
  • BVI (24/11/2020, 18:55) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Amin, all is well; u can rest easy now. RIP my friend.
  • VG (24/11/2020, 18:56) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    R.I.P uncle frank , it didn’t had to be this way
  • Let him (24/11/2020, 19:40) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Let his soul Rest In Peace. Dude had a lot of issues going on within himself. A lot of people have a lot of things going on in life, some can deal with it and some can’t, ONLY THE STRONG SERVIVE.
  • fishy bizness (24/11/2020, 20:22) Like (1) Dislike (11) Reply
    This hear fishy got voodoo written all over
  • vex (24/11/2020, 20:26) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    God will take care of the family
  • My girl (24/11/2020, 21:15) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rip shaw .
  • y (24/11/2020, 21:34) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    U remember hlm in 1985
  • musa (25/11/2020, 04:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sad
  • East of East (25/11/2020, 07:40) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    @1985 don’t say what you heard
  • Ir9ny (25/11/2020, 09:27) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    In 2012 he told a madam she will be put to lay with the fishes
  • GG (25/11/2020, 09:52) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Well placed sources told me that Franklyn 'Body' Malone was scheduled to be in court yesterday on numerous theft charges, the same day he was found.
    • Real Talk (25/11/2020, 17:16) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      (WOW) YOUR WELL PLACED SOURCE NINE OUT OF TEN IS A POLICE THE MAN DONE DEAD LET THE FAMILY GRIEVE IN PEACE YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING IN THIS COUNTRY WOW.
  • Born Right Here (25/11/2020, 16:18) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    So is it foul play then? Did someone killed this nice gentleman? Is it voodoo like people are saying? If so who do you think killed him or voodoo him? Are the police looking for any suspect/suspects? Do you think that one of our own locals did this or is it a down islander, went and rob this poor gentleman then out his light? Soo many questions I need answer.


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