By Admin. Updated 4:19 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Police say they are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an adult male discovered in Park Hill on January 7, 2026.
In a January 8 press release, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) says, “Police were alerted by a resident of Park Hill of the discovery of Earol Richards, a 69-year-old Farmer of Park Hill, which was discovered on January 7, 2026, about 7:02 pm.”
Upon further investigation, the deceased body was met partially decomposed in a two-story abandoned house, the release stated.
Verified images and videos sent to One News SVG showed the the corpse was headless (the head was at the scene, but it was detached from the body), and there were marks about the body that appeared to be chop wounds, but the police report did not speak to any of those matters as investigations continue.
“The District Medical Officer (DMO) attended the scene and pronounced Richards deceased. A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death,” the police report stated.
Police said the investigation is ongoing, and they are urging anyone with relevant information to contact: Police Emergency: 999/911, Police Control: (784) 457-1211, Criminal Investigations Department / Major Crimes Unit: (784) 456-1810 or the Colonarie Police Station: (784) 458-6250.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said it extend our deepest condolences to the friends and family of the deceased during this difficult time.
The incident marks the first homicide of 2026 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).
Last year, there was a total of 40 homicides, 37 of which were categorized as murders. The 40 marked a 25 percent reduction in homicides when compared with the 54 recorded in 2024.
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