UPDATE: Man found dead in dinghy is Jamal Freeman aka ‘Uncle’
The discovery of the body of Freeman, 29, was made shortly after 7:00 AM.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a press release today, July 28, 2024, said it is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Freeman.
The now deceased was wanted by police in January this year for escaping custody and was subsequently taken into custody in April.
The RVIPF said Freeman’s family was notified and provided the necessary support “during this difficult time”.
Police appeal to public for info
It is also appealing to the boating community and the general public for any information that could assist this investigation.
“If you were near Great Camanoe during the early hours of July 27 or have any relevant information, please come forward.”
Persons can confidently call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-8477 (TIPS) or the RVIPF Intelligence Department at 368-9339. Police said all information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
"The RVIPF extends our deepest condolences to Jamal Freeman's family and friends," the RVIPF stated.
See previous article published July 27, 2024
UPDATE: RVIPF confirms discovery of dead male in dinghy
Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) have confirmed the discovery of a male's body, which was found drifting on a dinghy today, Saturday, July 27, 2024.
In a statement this evening, police said an unresponsive male was found by the RVIPF's Marine Unit at around 7:00 am, drifting on the dingy between Marina Cay and Great Camanoe.
The male was then transported to Dr. Orlando Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
While the circumstances surrounding the death remains unknown, efforts are underway to ascertain the man’s identity.
We will bring more information as it becomes available.
See previous story published today, July 27, 2024
Dead man reportedly found floating in dinghy in VI waters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the body of a black male was today Saturday, July 27, 2024, discovered floating in a dinghy in VI waters somewhere off the coast of Marina Cay.
Sources have told our newsroom that earlier today, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Department was alerted of the dead man floating in a vessel in the Marina Cay area, however, when police arrived at the scene the body had reportedly floated away.
Our News Centre understands that current rough waves reportedly took the dinghy elsewhere, ahead of it being discovered by local police.
It remains unclear how long the body has been floating, the owner of the vessel or the identity of the dead man.
Our news centre will bring more information as it becomes available.
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30 Responses to “UPDATE: Man found dead in dinghy is Jamal Freeman aka ‘Uncle’”
Machine gun shots, stopped then shots heard about 5 times immediately after.
Wonder who is the man
Comfort to the family.
The small funeral home is out for our youths. Stay prayed up.
Fast life
Fast death
I hope he ain’t got sprayed with rat poison!
Found dead ,alone in a boat out on the ocean July 27 2024
Am I to understand that he was officially in custody during his demise and found?
the ocean
Am I to understand that his demise occurred while officially in custody ???
Article
said he was an escaped prisoner who had been found and placed in custody not too long ago.
Sooo who let the man out or wha a gwan...unalived by contract and fake death on the waters?