Suspect in killing of homeless people in St James arrested
Published:Friday | September 1, 2023 | 11:15 AM
Detectives in St James have arrested a suspect in the murder of five homeless people between June and August this year.
The arrest was made on Thursday after the police used forensic evidence and technology to link him to the cases.
The police say the suspect, whose name is being withheld until he is charged, killed all his victims by stabbing them.
Police Chief Major General Antony Anderson made the revelation during an interview with the Jamaica Constabulary Force's (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit.
“Due to good police work on the part of the St James Police, we now have the perpetrator in custody [he is] still being questioned and will be charged soon,” Anderson explained.
He also added that the JCF has been making several breakthroughs in recent times, even in the most complex cases.
Follow The Gleaner on Twitter and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com.