Remains of US tourists in Turks and Caicos, after he had disappeared on vacation – nationally

A body found in Turks and Caicos almost two weeks ago was now identified as Brian Tarrence, an American tourist who disappeared on vacation last month on vacation.

On Wednesday, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT & Cipf) said that the remains of Tarrence were found during a search on July 5, but they were only able to confirm his identity on July 16 after receiving the results of a forensic tooth analysis.

“An autopsy carried out on July 11th did not reveal any signs of trauma, and at that time there is no suspicion of a foul,” said the police in a media declaration on Facebook. “The RT & CIPF continue to expect the final autopsi and toxicologists to complete the examination.”

The police said Tarrence, 51, was last seen on June 25th. After a series of coordinated search operations, his body was on July 5th.

“During this difficult time, the RT & Cipf is expanding our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Tarrence. We thank the public for their patience and support while we are continuing the investigation,” said the police.

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“We are expanding the family and the members of Mr. Tarrence our deepest condolences”, Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, Minister of Tourism, said.

“We thank the police from Royal Turks and Caicos and every person, every volunteer and organization who took part in the search. The entire Turks and the Caicos community mourn this loss together with the Tarrence family.”

Paul Pennicook, Interim CEO consultant from Experience Turks and Caicos, added: “This is a deeply tragic result, and our hearts go to Mr. Tarrene's wife and family. We strive to support you in this difficult time in this difficult time.”

According to the private investigator Carl Defazio, Tarrence was most recently seen on safety material and his rental house in Grace Bay, Providenciales, and moved to the city center.

Defazio, who was hired by Tarrence's family, told News 12 West Chesters that nothing was in the ordinary lead before his disappearance.

“Everything in front of the point where he left this house seems to be fine,” said Defazio. “They had a boat trip and went for dinner, just like any other family would do if they are here.”

Tarrence, who recently moved to Manhattan, arrived with his wife in Turks and Caicos on June 22nd with his wife. They wanted to stay until June 29th.

The evening was missing, his wife had gone to bed. When she woke up, he was no longer in Airbnb.

“They seemed to have a few normal days and he went out of his apartment, which is located in a very safe place and in the middle of the Grace Bay Road,” Defazio told Fox News. “We have him in front of the camera and he goes into the city, and then he basically disappears, and since then we haven't heard from him since then.”

On July 5, the police from Royal Turks and Caico's islands announced that the body of an unidentified deceased man was found at 9:06 a.m. in the Grace Bay Area “in a state of decomposition”.

“The body was not found in 90 days for 10 days [degree] Warmth, ”said Defazio.

The private investigator previously told People Magazine that the body was found near Airbnb in which Tarrence and his wife lived.

“He was found a 20-minute walk from which he was last seen,” added Defazio. “I would say about a block of Leeward Highway in a small commercial area.”

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