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St Ann's Bay businessman murdered

Published:Sunday | May 15, 2022 | 11:34 AM
The police, in confirming the incident, said it appears to be a case of murder as Lawrence's head was bashed in and blood was seen in an area about 20 feet from where the body was found. -File photo.

The St Ann police are currently at a location on Top Road in St Ann's Bay where the body of businessman Patrick Lawrence was discovered this morning.

Lawrence, otherwise called Larry, operated a guest house on Top Road, where he also resided.

The police, in confirming the incident, said it appears to be a case of murder as Lawrence's head was bashed in and blood was seen in an area about 20 feet from where the body was found.

A drag mark was also seen, suggesting that the body was pulled to the location where it was found.

The police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

- Carl Gilchrist 

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