Readers’ reactions

“We need to take a stand for a better country. These criminals are destroying the country and are being protected by ppl in the communities. I wish it was easy to eradicate certain communities. It’s clear by now where the problem is.” – @willryanwilson

“Looking at these murders, how can anyone support dons and gangs who are not willing to spare pregnant women and children. If we speak out against these locally domesticated terrorists we are chastised. Are we to stay quiet and wait on our homes to be invaded? Where are the laws and systems for dons, gangs, extortions and gun smuggling?” – @chubbyzeeks_

“A weh Jamaica a come to. This is exactly y I don’t want not even ‘good morning’ from nobody. It’s best yuh stay far from dutty people; the most dem can kill mi fah a badmind.” – @lisann.upsetter

“Y di 16 year old couldn’t tie him up and leave him? – @lily_valley27

“The criminals have a better track record in executing their murderous activities with a heartless determination that makes one wonder why the Government of Jamaica can’t be heartless to them as they are to the victims. Who runs the country, the Government or the criminals?” – @ekundayonie

“What a tragedy! Police in Jamaica must learn that them must go and hunt and deal with the criminals that plague the small island. Police, be assertive. Tek it to all a them. Before it’s too late to save Jamaica.” – @islandlifesweeter

“It’s a disgrace how we treat each other.” – @garythompson09

“I remember one time women and children used to be safe. These cruel acts, now all the baby on breast not been spared.” – @fionafrancis6356

“A pregnant woman, my God man; a 16-year-old ... where is the heart of mankind? – @luvmicolor23

“Terrible, a wonder what’s the story behind this horrible act.” – @nialee_34

“Lord, you are not sleeping, you see all and know all. Vengeance is yours. May you judge those responsible for the senseless and brutal murder of this family and their unborn child, and repay them for this evil deed. Amen!” – @A_Dat_Now

“Frankly speaking. I don’t trust these persons of interest declarations and announcing people names without better and further particulars. We don’t do that to the monied class. Investigate quietly, bring charges, and then name [the] people.” – @PGanthon

Readers’ reactions sourced from The Gleaner’s X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram pages. Compiled by Khanique McDaniel.