By Admin. Updated 4:59 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it has opened a homicide investigation following the results of a post-mortem examination performed on the body of 42-year-old Ronaltho Bute of New Montrose.
In a May 23 press release, the RSVGPF said: “Mr. Bute was discovered deceased on April 30, 2024, in a residence located at Walker Piece, New Montrose”.
“The body, initially unidentified and in a state of partial decomposition, was found by the homeowner during a routine property inspection. The presence of a foul odor led to the discovery,” police said.
Police said a family member later identified the deceased as Mr. Ronaltho Bute.
“A post-mortem examination conducted on the deceased concluded that Bute’s death was a result of blunt trauma to the head. In light of these findings, the RSVGPF has elevated the case to a homicide investigation,” police said.
The RSVGPF said it is actively pursuing all leads and is committed to a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding Mr. Bute’s death. We are appealing to the public for anyone with information to contact Police Emergency at 999/911 or the Criminal Investigations Department at 784-456-1810.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available, the RSVGPF said.
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