The St Mary police have recognized the homicide sufferer discovered wrapped in a tarpaulin on Sunday in Devon Pen as 16-year-old Jadene Gayle, often known as “Large Purple,” from Mountain View, St Andrew.
Her physique was found alongside the primary street by residents round 4 p.m.
Authorities revealed that Jadene was pregnant on the time of her dying, additional compounding this devastating tragedy.
The police have since named Jadene’s 39-year-old boyfriend as an individual of curiosity in her homicide. He was arrested on Tuesday at his residence on Sligo Street and is now being questioned.
Performing Superintendent Anthony Wallace has urged anybody with info to step ahead by contacting the Port Maria Police at 876-994-4222, Crime Cease at 311, or their nearest police station.
