Sun | Apr 5, 2026

Decomposing body of retired teacher found at home in Spanish Town

Published:Sunday | June 29, 2025 | 2:14 PM
Evans’ body was reportedly found inside the bathroom of her home.
Evans’ body was reportedly found inside the bathroom of her home.

The decomposing body of a retired educator was discovered at her home in the St Catherine North Police Division on Friday.

She has been identified as 70-year-old Patricia Evans, a former teacher who lived on Cherry Crescent in Spanish Town in the parish.

Evans’ body was reportedly found inside the bathroom of her home at about 10:40 a.m.

The police were alerted, and upon arrival, the scene was processed and the body removed to facilitate a post-mortem examination.

The Spanish Town Criminal Investigation Branch is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

- Rasbert Turner

Follow The Gleaner on X 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