KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 60-year-old non secular chief is amongst three people charged in reference to the kidnapping of a 13-year-old pupil from Clarendon, in keeping with detectives from the Nationwide Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD) of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Department (C-TOC).
The accused have been recognized as Byron Hunter, 60, a welder and self-proclaimed non secular chief; Donna-Could Taylor, 35; and Rushea Hunter, 38 — all of Ewarton, St. Catherine.
Investigations revealed that the teenager was taken from her house on Monday, April 7, with out her mom’s information or consent. A lacking particular person report was filed, prompting an pressing investigation by NSAD detectives.
On Tuesday, April 15, the lady was discovered at a home in Ewarton, the place two different kids had been additionally found. Police later confirmed that not one of the kids had been enrolled in class. All had been faraway from the premises and positioned into protecting custody.
Authorities say the kidnapping was tied to apocalyptic beliefs involving a “three days of darkness” prophecy. One of many accused — reportedly the kid’s aunt — is believed to be the mastermind behind the incident.
Costs Laid
Byron Hunter and Donna-Could Taylor have been charged with abduction of a kid beneath sixteen, being a member of a prison organisation, two counts of obligation to safe schooling, and three counts of obligation to report want for care and safety.
Rushea Hunter has been charged with conspiracy to abduct a toddler beneath sixteen, being a member of a prison organisation, two counts of obligation to safe schooling, and three counts of obligation to report want for care and safety.
All three are scheduled to seem within the Residence Circuit Courtroom on Monday, April 28.
Police Advisory
The police are urging mother and father and guardians to stay vigilant relating to the security of their kids and to train warning round organisations, together with these presenting as non secular teams, that will promote harmful or dangerous beliefs.
Anybody with info is inspired to contact C-TOC at 876-967-1389, Crime Cease at 311, Nationwide Intelligence Bureau at 811, Police Emergency at 119, or the closest police station.
