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UPDATE: Escaped prisoner Germaine Sebastian was serving life sentence

- Sebastian was convicted in 2006 for Manslaughter
The inmate who escaped from Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola has been identified as 40-year-old Germaine Sebastian, who was serving life in prison after being convicted for Manslaughter back in 2006. Photo: RVIPF
Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a prison inmate at the Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, has reportedly escaped custody and is at large in this territory. Photo: VINO/File
Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a prison inmate at the Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, has reportedly escaped custody and is at large in this territory. Photo: VINO/File
When contacted, Superintendent at the Prison, Mr. Guy-Michel Hill offered no comments on the alleged incident, but when pressed further said details are not clear at the moment. Photo: Facebook/File
When contacted, Superintendent at the Prison, Mr. Guy-Michel Hill offered no comments on the alleged incident, but when pressed further said details are not clear at the moment. Photo: Facebook/File
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- The inmate who escaped from Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola has been identified as Germaine Sebastian, who was serving life in prison after being convicted for Manslaughter back in 2006.

Virgin Islands News Online had broken the news of the escape yesterday, October 30, 2021, but was unable to verify the name of the prisoner at the time.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF); however, issued a bulletin today, October 31, 2021, identifying the fugitive.

Description of escaped prisoner

Sebastian, of Fat Hogs Bay, is said to be a 40-year-old Afro male, with a height of 5ft 9’’ and a weight between 170 and 180 pounds.

He is said to be medium built.

Persons with information about Sebastian’s whereabouts are asked to call the RVIPF at 311 or any Police Station.

Persons can also call the Force Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

See previous article published October 30, 2021

Inmate reportedly escapes HMP; Prison head tight-lipped

Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a prison inmate at the Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, has reportedly escaped custody and is at large in this territory.

The prisoner reportedly escaped the facility sometime today, Saturday, October 30, 2021. 

When contacted, Superintendent at the Prison, Mr Guy-Michel Hill offered no comments on the alleged outbreak, but when pressed further said details are not clear at the moment.

Sources indicated to our newsroom that the escapee is a black male and law enforcement officers are actively engaged in a manhunt to apprehend the individual. 

Our news center will bring more details as they become available.

56 Responses to “UPDATE: Escaped prisoner Germaine Sebastian was serving life sentence”

  • betty (30/10/2021, 17:10) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    were is the picture
    • not only (30/10/2021, 17:54) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      Not only the picture his name,d address and known associates.

      Note he escape from there not mistakenly release.

      Just like the teachers getting a clamp on things we all need to do the same. Been to long we been taken for granted.
    • Linda (30/10/2021, 17:56) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
      @betty, yes a picture is needed so we can turn him in. Watch the borders because he might have someone ready to boat him out.
    • Well Well (30/10/2021, 19:26) Like (27) Dislike (10) Reply
      I saw a black man riding a scooter, i wonder if it was him . he really black and he had on two shoes and clothes.
      • Really now?? (31/10/2021, 13:24) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
        Wow. It would have been a shame if he had on 4 shoes and naked.
  • Another mental case (30/10/2021, 17:12) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Is he armed?
    • hm (30/10/2021, 18:56) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
      By now he will be. Pictures should have be out and On every news site by by then
  • Hmm (30/10/2021, 17:48) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why bother to mention it if we don't know who it is. Or to say something if we do see them
  • Madussa (30/10/2021, 17:59) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    Put his picture on t.v., somebody might know who is hiding him and where.
  • name him (30/10/2021, 18:11) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    Name him & please show a picture.
  • As it Goes (30/10/2021, 18:16) Like (22) Dislike (3) Reply
    Where is his photo!!!!
    Where is the photo of the one while in prison on gun posession , a permanent escapee during Hurricane Irma
    The Haitian who escaped some days ago?
    Consistently the VI protects the identity of dangerous criminals with no regard for the safety of its citizens.
    Criminals have their network. Should we conclude that there are ,higher-ups, in our Government that are involved in criminal activities and are in the brotherhood of the criminal segment. This peculiar practice of the protection of criminals identity in the VI, gives credence to the International suspicion about members of our Governmrnt.
  • Honestly (30/10/2021, 18:16) Like (44) Dislike (0) Reply
    When a inmate escape any facility, a photo should immediately be posted.
  • hello (30/10/2021, 18:37) Like (31) Dislike (0) Reply
    EXCUSE ME , BUT DOESN'T HE HAVE A NAME ¿? , BESIDES ( DARK MALE )
  • NezRez (30/10/2021, 19:48) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    If they wanted him caught, pictures would have been blasted on every social media available. They want to catch him and put him back in prison before having to explain how he escaped in the first place.
  • K (30/10/2021, 19:53) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    D prisoner that excap what kind of prison term he was serving and also his picture need to posted all of this is safety to d public
  • Meh son (30/10/2021, 20:28) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
    "A black male". Considering thats 99.9 if not a 100 percent of inmates, you are just using words here without telling us anything. Poor story.
  • strupez again (30/10/2021, 20:40) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    question
    Why is the public the one to ask for his picture and name?

    This information should have been readily out there for the general public to see wherefore if anything we could have made a call to 311 for his apprehends.
  • Oh Guy. I told you. (30/10/2021, 20:57) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
    Do all in your powers to get Supa Cop up there with you as you assistant.. Im wondering, did he excaped or let out to go on a Job.....waiting for the out come.. Dont fail us guy..
  • Citizen (30/10/2021, 21:34) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    This information ain't making any sense. It's not helping the public. Why posted it as news if you want it to be top secret information.
  • High Class Citizen (30/10/2021, 21:40) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just imagine a prisoner escaped the prison since morning and we the public have not gotten any information on this situation from the authority no APB on this person we dont know what type of criminal loose in the public and no advice on what we need to do to safeguard ourselves. This is disgusting to say the least.
  • How (30/10/2021, 21:41) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Had Help! Picture and name should be provided. The public needs to know. Is he/she dangerous? etc.....
  • When are we going to get something right? (30/10/2021, 21:45) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Inmate escape, who are we looking for? No name, no photo. Who the hell are we suppose to be on the look out for? This place is messed up real bad. When it is not the illegals bolting from Immigration detention it is some Inmate bolting from prison. I thought the new guy in charge was going to be the fix it guy. Correct me if I am wrong, ISIN’T THIS GUY LOCAL?
  • Ah Tellin ya (30/10/2021, 22:07) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look how backwards this country is.
    Inmate on da loose...NO NAME, NO PICTURE.
    SMFH
  • slow (30/10/2021, 22:09) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now that darkness has set in, do I have to worry about the phantom prisoner crawling through my neighborhood? Well home alarm system is double checked and the extra deadbolt lock has been activated on front and back door. Can’t even enjoy my night sitting on my patio.
  • 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000002a+-* (30/10/2021, 23:18) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    THATS A LOCAL ,.
  • Fools (30/10/2021, 23:33) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Most of the inmates in the prison are black males. LOL.
  • husband (31/10/2021, 00:10) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Its wife he gone look for
  • I born to be free (31/10/2021, 02:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Prison upgraded to keyless entry and exit in keeping with strategic planning protocol to allow for prisoners human rights.
  • trrefdrfds (31/10/2021, 03:29) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    It’s a shame that here in the Bvi we take the time to share text and videos of peoples doing this in the privacy of their own home and time . Help me to understand why a photo and this inmate hasn’t been sent out to the territory as yet . I’m sure blame will be passed on the prison and yes some responsibilities should be take . Our beloved VIP this something else you have dropped the ball on . A territory alert for things like this . Whether it’s a child , adult , inmate . We should have been informed hours ago .This person could be anywhere at this point . Government must do better to change and help the territory to develop into a better place .
  • Gucci boi (31/10/2021, 08:40) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
  • Lucky (31/10/2021, 10:20) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Some of the wardens that was on duty probably got a pay check to release him to finish a unfinish job or to prove a point. If government will stop playing Russian rollet with the civil servants and teachers raise of pay the workers will work diligent and these things wound happen.
    His name and picture will not be posted until he is ready to return to his job on the street is accomplished.
  • lmao (31/10/2021, 10:21) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Tola is not a real place
  • WOW (31/10/2021, 11:10) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    He could be out to kill someone and people with past disagreements would be ignorant to take precautions because there is no info on who got out.
  • hmm (31/10/2021, 11:25) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    I knew you would not have posted my blog. Dam bias
  • prisoner (31/10/2021, 12:13) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I just went for a walk to clear my head, I going be back soon
  • musa (31/10/2021, 13:52) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    How u want him ?in pc or pcs.
  • Unstable escapee (31/10/2021, 14:53) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    https://caribbean.vlex.com/vid/the-queen-v-germaine-804799153

    THIS the type man who is loose!
  • Well i’ll say (31/10/2021, 15:15) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    I was out with my dog on a morning stroll and I saw two black guys walking and I could not help but think if it was one of the guys that SUPPOSEDLY ESCAPED. SIMETHING IS NOT ADDING UP ABOUT THIS. WHY DID THE MAN IN CHARGE MOUTH SUDDENLY WENT GHOST. MAYBE HE TOOK ON MORE THAN HE CAN CHEW
  • Greg (31/10/2021, 16:23) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ok my BVI Pol and residents .

    I can’t take it any more .
    BVI , step it up from this village mentality while feigning fitment in the progressive world.
    Stop printing articles with random photos attached - do you presume that everyone in this village recognized each person within? If that should be the case , one might argue that the mere mention of a person should suffice .

    Next : what is with this habit of printing stories about police and prison escapees absent a photo ? What are we to do- ask each other if we’ve seen Haitians of Swiss or Germans about the place ? Neither law enforcement or press have a clue
  • hello (31/10/2021, 17:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    lets hear cindy on this
  • Me (31/10/2021, 17:38) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    People be careful. Read the story posted.
    https://caribbean.vlex.com/vid/the-queen-v-germaine-804799153

    He is mentally unstable. Please be vigilant. Was in prison for murdering a 6 year old and the circumstances were gruesome.
    Please please let him be captured.
  • Madussa (31/10/2021, 18:12) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well now we see him, so even if he cut his hair, look good at his face and build. If I see him, I’m calling it in. He is a murderer who took someone’s life and yet he wants to escape his punishment and live. Everyone look for him and phone it in, and for those of you hiding him and don’t like it, GO TO HELL!
  • Oh my goodness (31/10/2021, 19:32) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    That is who he is? He is a dangerous and a psychopath. Can anyone remember what he did to that young child? Double lock your doors and windows.
  • @ VINO (31/10/2021, 20:14) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    IT'S NOT (WAS ) SEVING , HE ( IS ) STILL SERVING A LIFE SENTENCE AND WHEN HE IS CAUGHT HE WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO / IF THE THEY HAD HANG HIM , HE WOULD OF BEEN THE LEAST OF THEIR PROBLEM / THESE CRACK HEADS WANNA BE GANSTERS JUST CONTINUE TO KILL PEOPLE AND GETS A VACATION AT BALO FOR FREE
  • respect (31/10/2021, 21:13) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    At lease Mr Hill has come clean and asked for help. The 2 previous Supt of prison would have kept quiet
  • If I see him (31/10/2021, 21:48) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    I’m dropping a dime if I see him.
  • Citizen (31/10/2021, 22:37) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I just want him picked up ASAP. We already have enough killers walking around.
  • grace (31/10/2021, 22:43) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes, this psycho bastard killed that little boy, and I won't go into the details, but all of us remember who lived here. Find this low-life murderer and hang him from the highest tree. I'm on the lookout for him!
    • wow (01/11/2021, 08:21) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Y’all does kill me…. Do y’all really remember who lives here…. Many people that live there know he didn’t kill that boy… but that GOD y’all pray to don’t like ugly….
  • Spanner (01/11/2021, 04:09) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    When he geh caught, cut off or crush he seeds so he cool down. Clearly he is too hot tempered. Matter of fact, all BVI convicted murders who have exhausted all their appeals should have either their seeds crushed or cut off as part of their sentence or conditions for release back into society upon serving their sentence.
  • Real Talk (01/11/2021, 07:39) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    If anyone can answer was this the child that was found east / not to far or close to fat hogs Bay . I am not sure what's the name of that particular area. If I can remember he wasn't far from the sea.
  • careful (01/11/2021, 08:16) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    let's be mindful... surely by now he has access to a phone and maybe a weapon so, more than likely he is reading these comments as well.

    I honestly pray he is on a boat being smuggled back to his country.

    Sorry
  • Seriously (01/11/2021, 09:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    How will they expect to catch someone and they hesitated to anounce the name from the beginning? The RVIPF needs to wise up on certain things in these trial times of WHAT & HOW to do things. From time this gentleman escape he done leave the territory. This was a planned escaped and a gaurd/inmate has something to do with this. By the time the police released his name he probably was already on his journey. Sad to hear and to know we aint safe in our little BEAUTIFUL VIRGIN ISLANDS anymore. PRAYING THAT HE WILL BE CAUGHT SOMEWHERE & SOMEHOW.


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