Maloney Death Probe On
by PCA (www.nationnews.com)
INVESTIGATIONS have begun into the death of I’Akobi Tacuma Maloney.
There has been growing concern from the public regarding circumstances of death, since he allegedly jumped from a cliff at Landlock, Cove Bay, St. Lucy on June 17.
Police released a statement yesterday stating that they had taken note of articles in the WEEKEND NATION and SUNDAY SUN attributed to persons speaking to the Press concerning the circumstances surrounding Maloney’s death.
“We wish to advise members of the public that in all cases of unnatural death an investigation is carried out into the circumstances leading to the death, and also that a coroner’s inquiry is conducted following the same investigation.”
The statement continued: “We also wish to state that in this particular case a senior police officer has been already appointed by the Commissioner of Police to carry out such an investigation. We urge all persons who may have an interest in this matter to await the conclusion of the investigation and of the findings of the coroner’s inquiry which will follow.”
Police public relations officer Station Sergeant Anthony Depeiza said a senior officer had been appointed specially due to the questions being asked by the Maloney family.
Mother of the deceased, Margaret Maloney, told the DAILY NATION yesterday her concern was that she had not received the clothing, bag or diary that the police made reference to in their statement in the last SATURDAY SUN.
“They [police] have said that this is a suicide. If that is the case, then all I need to put my mind at ease are his belongings. They read something from a book in his bag… and I would like to read it also.”
Up until press time, the Justice Committee said it would still be proceeding with protests to raise more public awareness this week.
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