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Missing Nine-Year-Old Chantel Crump Found Dead
The body of nine-year-old Chantel Crump has been discovered in the Weatherhills/Langford area, according to reports.
Chantel was last seen a few days ago getting into a vehicle near her home in Grays Farm after returning from school.
Authorities had detained a man and a woman in connection with her disappearance, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of her death.
Forensic experts are currently on the scene conducting examinations as officials continue their inquiries.
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Nation Mourns as Tributes and Calls for Justice Pour in for Nine-Year-Old Chantel Crump
The tragic death of nine-year-old Chantel Crump has sent shockwaves across Antigua and Barbuda, sparking widespread grief, tributes, and demands for justice. Political leaders, community organizations, and religious institutions have joined in mourning, offering condolences to her family and calling for accountability.
Seventh-day Adventist Church: “We Weep With You”
The South Leeward Conference of Seventh-day Adventists expressed profound sorrow over Chantel’s murder in an official statement.
“We are appalled and disgusted by the senseless and brutal abduction and murder of an innocent infant. In some ways, this is a reflection of the level of perilous times to which we have sadly come,” the statement read.
The church, which observed Global Youth Day on Saturday, emphasized the importance of community support and prayer during this difficult time.
“We will call upon God to intervene in the crime and to help our people live godly lives,” wrote Dr. Carson L. Greene, President of the South Leeward Conference. He assured the family that the church stands ready to provide grief counseling and any necessary support.
MP Richard Lewis: “Your Loss Is Our Loss”
St. John’s Rural West MP Richard Lewis shared his devastation, recalling how the news shook him awake.
“I was frightened out of my sleep to the devastating news that Chantel Crump’s body was found. I couldn’t go back to sleep. As a father and a community member, I am deeply hurt, still trying to gather myself,” he stated.
He commended the community and law enforcement for their swift action while extending condolences.
“My condolences to Everett and Marsha and the rest of the family. We mourn with you—your loss is our loss,” he added.
Michael Freeland: “Swift and Harsh Justice Must Be Served”
Michael Freeland called for immediate justice in an emotional message.
💔 “Our hearts are shattered by the devastating news. What began as a desperate search has ended in unimaginable grief for her family and all who held onto hope for her safe return.”
Freeland declared that there is “no place in this world for such cruelty,” urging the public to stand behind Chantel’s family during this time of mourning.
Senator Michael Joseph: “An Infinite Scar on Our Hearts”
Senator Michael Joseph also expressed sorrow and underscored the deep impact of Chantel’s loss.
“As a nation, we came together in these painful days to show our compassion, strength, and unity. Individuals mobilized search efforts, and the police left no stone unturned,” he said.
Joseph acknowledged Chantel’s bright spirit and the hole her absence leaves in the community.
“Chantel was special to her family, her friends, her school, and her community. Today, the people of St. John’s Rural West join the entire nation in mourning her untimely and tragic passing,” he said.
On behalf of the ABLP St. John’s Rural West Branch, he extended condolences and pledged continued support for the grieving family.
“We will miss Chantel cheering for us as one of our Labour Day cheerleaders,” he added.
One World Entertainment: “No Child Should Ever Have to Face Harm”
Entertainment group One World also released a statement, describing Chantel as a “bright and beautiful soul taken far too soon.”
“We grieve not just for Chantel but for the innocence stolen and left behind. No child should ever have to face harm, and we must come together to protect our most vulnerable,” the release read.
They called on the community to ensure that Chantel’s memory is honored through action, stating, “May her light forever shine in our hearts, and may we honor her memory by ensuring that no family endures such a tragedy again.”
Nation Demands Justice
As the investigation continues, there is mounting pressure for justice. Activists, community members, and leaders have demanded full accountability for those responsible for Chantel’s death.
The nation stands united in grief, with an outpouring of love and support for Chantel’s family as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
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That’s how this little boy gone missing and there is more people involved they need to put them people to sleep right now I cannot keep up it’s a child a baby If am feeling that way what about the mother and family my heart waw waw
Tears tears tears heart breaking am lost for words
God save us all
Condolences to the parents,family and friends praying for you all 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Can’t even find the words. This is a heinous crime. I am over 2000 miles away from this island and this pain I am feeling about this loss is unbearable. Heartbroken 💔 🥲. Condolences to the parents and the entire family 🙏🏾
God is damning this wicked island of human sacrifice!
Go to glory my child God loves you!
Why lord. Only you know.
Sweet Jesus your divine intervention is needed NOW!!!!
Hands off Cain
So true
So sad. May her killer find no rest or peace in this life and in eternity. May this evil be returned to them. When we live by the sword we must be prepared to die by the sword.
Why, what reason could one have for committing such act…
Antiguan Pickney
For crimes against children bring back the death penalty and let they die in a year not sit to long and tax feeding them unless you put the to starve to death
Them people need to get them head cut off for doing that to the child I have are child as well are five year old girl if if was my child Police will have to find them before I do
We need answers…… something’s not right here , something’s NOT EFFIN RIGHT .
The little girl found dead omg . God I don’t wanna question you . But why Lord?
I hope Antiguans rally around this. This cannot go down so. They need to find out who all are behind this. I can recalled a few years ago a boy went missing and up to now nobody knows where he is. Something tell me that these people might have knowledge about that. People from strange places who are not tourist needs be deported from Antigua as soon as possible.
WHOEVER KILL THIS LIKKLE GYAL I WISH YOU THE WORST!!!! ROT IN H3LL AR U FH!!! HOPE YOU GET THE SAME AND WORSE THAN YOU DID TO HER!!!
2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
Dear God, I pray that hearts will be moved toward repentance. May Your peace and comfort envelop the family of Chantel Crump and all those grieving her loss: classmates, teachers, friends, neighbors, and church family, including those who recently came to know her. Lord, we ask for justice on behalf of this young life cut short. This battle cannot be won through mere human efforts. We surrender our pain and hurt to You, knowing that the weapon of prayer is powerful and effective. This battle is Yours, Mighty God. Remove hardened hearts, Lord, so that our nation may be freed from the curses that have held it in bondage and experience Your glory in a transformational way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
What puzzles me is that as a civilian, I would here of all these instances where vehicles are seen roaming or lurking in certain areas , also areas that criminal activity happens frequently…… Are these crooks brazen enough to act so suspicious without the fear of being caught ?
Police need different crime fighting tactics – stop / search is not effective because people often warn the public about police presence via social media. Police need to conduct a serious UNDERCOVER operation …….
My sincere condolences to family and all who are moaning for a precious soul ❤️ oh how sorry I am at this time . Too many unbelievable times are happening in this little space. WE , and when I say WE I’m saying every one from head to tail needs to look to JESUS CHRIST personally otherwise it’s going to get worse. I didn’t say it the Bible says that. Let us be a prayer , repent . Let
us be a God fearing , serving nation, please I’m begging for our country !!!
For the life of me I don’t understand how one can just take up some ones child kill and just toss like garbage 😕 this person s a demon, Satan himself !!!!!
Your day is coming for sure WICKEDNESS to the highest .
We need to come together as one, I’m advising the Prime Minister to sit with the Opposition Leader put politics aside shut down the country for one day and have a National Day Of Prayer to bring back peace and tranquility to this wonderful country and after that cut out the nastiness on the radio stations and just deal with issues affecting our lives
Lord please forgive us and look upon this nation and save us from this curse. Let us always have compassion and value for our neighbour and especially our children, even those in the womb.
Sad sad sad.
Deepest condolences to everyone as we all feel the pain.
God exposes people of their evil doings. It’s sad that this little child was the victim.
I hope no lawyer defend these 2. And more involved
My pen doesn’t have enough ink, my tongue cannot form the words, my brain is not functioning. I want to scream but I have not got the breath to do so.
A part of me thought this was the expectation but the rest of me tried so valiantly to hold on to hope.
To wake up to the reality my stomach just dropped. I am not this child’s mother. It is impossible to understand the pain. There are two mothers this morning going through this agony.
Oh, Heavenly Father wrap your arms of solace, peace and love around these mothers and fathers and extended families. Give them the solace they do badly need.
Vengeance is yours Father…it is hard for us in this earthly space to relinquish our want for vengeance, we want the perpetrators of these horrific crimes of abduction and murder of this innocent child to be found….but I am not sure that ANY justice we could serve, within the law, so Lord please, carry the wheel for our earthly justice until You call time and the REAL JUSTICE is served.
Condolences to us all as we are all grieving – some moreso than others, but we are all grieving.
The onliest reason we don’t have the death penalty is because white people take preemptive action against former slave turn masters and having the judicial authority to hang white or black people, and in the white man ideology we black people dear not hang white people, the white man in his air condition prison at camp blizzard whom is allowed to go epicurean supermarket to shop they allege comes to mind as an example, so we have a dilemma because our judiciary is been infantilized by foreign nations, in some countries these murderers would have been executed by bullet.
Thoughts and prayers were in vain. There is a cancer among us that must be rooted out. Law enforcement alone cannot do this. Catch the perpetrators and kill them, there will be another child gone tomorrow, next week, next month, next year whenever. Collectively we all have our part to play in rooting out this cancer in our midst. Food, clothing, shelter, education, employment, stopping the flow of guns and drugs throughout our communities Treating the drug addictsinstead of locking them up. These actions just may help.
Oh man this HURT!! Condolences to her family. If nothing else happens in this country, these things must be fixed pronto.
The root cause(s). MUST be found and uprooted immediately!
THESE PEOPLE MUST NOT LIVE ON OUR TAX MONEY!!!!!
Bring back the Death Penalty. These evil murderers need to stop breathing and polute the Air. They must be satanic ritualist and that little angel was their human sacrifice. My heart bleeds for her family. May God comfort them in thos time of pain and unutterable grief
“May peace be with us all. My deepest condolences and prayers for comfort and peace to her family during this incredibly sorrowful time. We are living in increasingly troubling times, and sadly, we can expect such events to become more frequent as we approach the end times. The pervasive evil in the hearts of humanity is evident.
Ultimately, we are all accountable to our Creator, the Righteous Judge, for how we’ve lived our lives. Life’s journey, from birth to destiny, is shaped by the choices we make every moment. Unfortunately, a vast majority of humanity has chosen a path of evil. A loving God, however, respects our free will and does not force us to follow His path of love. This is a daily, conscious decision each of us must make.
We are witnessing a decline in moral values, a trend that will only intensify. Our educational systems focus on career preparation, neglecting the fundamental principles of righteous living. As prophesied, perilous times are upon us, and the ground beneath us is becoming increasingly unstable.
The choice is ours: which path will we follow? We alone are responsible for our lifestyles and will be judged accordingly. Time is fleeting. Observe the signs; our redemption is drawing near.”
So so sorry for this news, but I am at least grateful that the family got closure, a privilege many other families have not been so fortunate to obtain. I pray for the eternal repose of this child and for strength and consolation to the family. My God, please make it possible to expose and disgrace the doers. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Prayers are important and healing but please add education in the schools for children; sexual abuse prevention, abduction prevention, exploitation prevention. These skills need to be taught from a young age to high school. I am a former trainer in these skills and it’s paramount. Antigua Barbuda is not protected from violence and crime. The family and neighbors and Chantel’s school mates need trauma and grief support. Your PM should be with the family as I write…take action, stand up…and strangers are not always the perpetrators..most victimizers are known to the child
This is so tragic and my deepest condolences to the family of this little angel, Chantel. As a country, we need to more to protect our children from the evil men and women in society. These killers deserve no mercy and should get the death penalty. While we wait for more information from the police, I just want to thank them for their prompt investigations to find the killers. With all the evil that’s going on I the church, where are the churches? They only have strength for some artists but not for those involved in torturing and killing our children and brothers and sisters.
Condolences to the family may her soul rest in peace💕😭😭😭😭😭🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
My condolences for the family of this innocent trusting child. It’s so sad, whoever responsible need to hang and suffer in the same manner. They need to face a firing squad. It’s obvious the government won’t initiate shit and they will only do something when it’s one of their friends or family effected. Dem prisoners need fi serve justice and eliminate whoever responsible for this child’s death. This is why people in Antigua and Barbuda need to stop living in a bubble and stop thinking we live in paradise when there are devils living amongst us. It’s time we start taking justice into our own hands because police not doing what they suppose to do and politicians only care about affluent people.
I’m going to tell you how everything will pan out. Since people African ancestry are very forgetful they will be enraged for today and a couple of days later they will push their emotions to the back and move on with life. If this was a Syrian or any Middle Eastern race they would burn and shut shit down until they get action immediately. I am not saying we in collective manner should physically burn anything down but we need to collectively shutdown the country until politicians and police start doing what they supposed to do and stop giving chat. It is unfortunate if this issue goes unattended then situation like the demise of this innocent child will be a norm because people become conditioned to this type of behavior. The same way people in Antigua have become conditioned to dutty tief and criminal activities in Antigua and not looking out for each other. I remember growing up in the 80’s Antigua and Barbuda was sweet, everyone look out for each other, but now this is a country filled with selfish devil worshipping people and people from other places with their own dutty values. I will see how this pan out and see if the fiya continue to blaze for this youth or the fiya smolder out in a couple of days and people just sit behind a computer and type or go on the radio and run dem mouth. Action is needed. Our children need to be protected and be able to live grow up in a peaceful manner. This situation really hurt my heart. Whoever involved in this child’s death need fi perish.
People will grieve for this young person in many ways, whether they have religion or not. However all the comments I have seen, point to one direction for the perpetrator and that is the ultimate penalty. My own personal view is the death penalty should be retained for heinous crimes , particularly for children murders and serial killers. These are persons who do not deserve forgiveness nor remaining part of the human race.
So, she was taken in a poor community and located dead in a rich area? Why rich people cyah leave poor people and them pickney alone? Them have good job, nice home, cars, good food fuh nyam, take nice vacations. The money not making them happy? They haffa buy and use people and them pickney too? Why they cyah leave the little poor man and his lkkle children alone? Pure wickedness!