An investigation has been initiated following the discovery of over 50 infant bodies and six adult bodies that were abandoned in a cemetery.
Law enforcement in Trinidad and Tobago reported that a total of 56 bodies, predominantly infants, were located at a cemetery in the country over the weekend. The Caribbean nation, encompassing two islands, has been facing escalating crime rates, including fatal gang activities, leading to the recent extension of a state of emergency by authorities.
The disturbing findings were unearthed at a cemetery in Cumuto, a town on the eastern side of Trinidad, approximately 25 miles away from the capital, Port of Spain.
Police disclosed that among the discovered bodies, 50 were infants, while the remaining six were adults (four men and two women). Notably, five of the adult bodies had identification tags commonly used in morgues, and traces of autopsy were observed on a man’s and a woman’s body. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of any of the deceased individuals.
Efforts are underway by the police to ascertain the source of the human remains and any potential violations of laws or protocols associated with the incident.
Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro emphasized the importance of handling every cadaver with respect and in accordance with the law, warning that any individual or entity failing in this duty would face consequences. A preliminary inquiry indicates a possible scenario of “unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses.”
In light of the state of emergency declared on March 2, the US state department has issued multiple travel advisories for Trinidad and Tobago due to concerns about crime and an increased terrorism risk.
Despite a significant decrease in violent crime since 2024, attributed to security measures initiated during previous states of emergency, the advisory notes that crime remains a persistent challenge across the country.
