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Father of Missing Man Disputes Police Identification of Decomposed Body
The father of Keon Richards is disputing police claims that his missing son is dead, despite DNA results confirming a match with a decomposed body found in March.
Police announced last week that forensic analysis had confirmed the identity of remains discovered in the yard of an abandoned house in Antigua, as that of 37-year-old Richards. The body, which showed signs of multiple stab wounds, was buried after samples were sent abroad for DNA testing.
However, Sean Richards, speaking from Georgia in the United States, says his family has received no documentation supporting the DNA match and remains unconvinced by the police conclusion.
He said “I have no proof that my son is dead,” “No record of anything. And now they’re saying on the news that his DNA was found and it was matched with the body.”
He added that the family had formally requested access to forensic documentation but had been denied. “They’re not giving anything. Sometimes when you call, you don’t get an answer. They don’t return calls. It’s frustrating,” he said.
Richards maintains that his son is still alive, despite his disappearance in mid-February and the failure of extensive searches to locate him. He described visiting his son’s apartment shortly after he was reported missing, noting no signs of a struggle and that all his belongings—including money, work clothes, and credentials—were still inside.
Acting Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers has reassured the family that the investigation remains active and is now officially treated as a homicide. Police continue to urge anyone with information to contact the Criminal Investigations Department or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline.
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It is regrettable that the family and the police are not on the same page with reference to the results of the post mortem. The family seem to be in a state of denial for whatever reason. The police need to provide them with credible forensic proof so that they can be satisfied that the results are that of their family member. Forensics really don’t lie.
Question? Why were the family members denied pictures of of the decomposing body? What protocols would be broken if a certified copy of the forensic tests are shared with the family? Is the denial of these crucial documents a cover up for a larger sinister plot? Why should the family believe should crucial a conclusion if there are no hard, concrete corroboratoons? Just me pondering!
Even if you don’t give them the physical documents! Call them in and discuss the findings! Show them photos maybe they could have recognized the clothes or jewelry the deceased was wearing! How does a family just accept without proper proof?
I don’t understand why they would not want to show documents .. even if it’s not K it’s not like they’re gonna figure out what happened anyways, when last they solve a crime if ever?
The fish tots from the head, the police force is ineffective and their slow rolling of this and countless other cases have given the criminals confidence to rob rape and pillage our families.
If the family is denying the police findings, simply have the remains exhumed and have the DNA Test done privately.
This discrepancy between the police and the father of a missing man is deeply worrying. It directly impacts public trust. For the community’s sake, and the family’s peace, the police need to be fully transparent and thorough in their investigations, leaving no room for doubt or unaddressed claims.
A father’s instinct is usually right. Especially if they were close. So hear me out. Plus the man had no choice but to believe, cause yall refuse to show proof
So you’re telling me that the parents never had a chance to confirm the findings? Well well, this is truly Antigua. Restricting the parents from seeing a picture of their son or even the forensic results is wrong. I feel as if they didn’t get anything and due to the constant pressure they just attached the body to anyone but it’s true owner. I still as well believe the body is Orden’s well so I heard from the high levels.
I think the Pilice should give the parents what they are asking for . It’s only by that way it may bring closure to the family.
If the father KNOWS that his son is alive, produce him!