DEVELOPING: Police Investigate Burnt Body Found on Buen Intento Road, Princes Town
Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago — A grisly discovery has sparked a major police investigation in Buen Intento, where the burnt remains of a man were found early Monday morning. The charred body was discovered by officers responding to reports of a fire in a remote area off Buen Intento Road, a quiet stretch on the outskirts of Princes Town.
Police on the scene have indicated that the victim may be connected to a recent missing persons report, though positive identification is still pending. Forensic investigators and crime scene technicians cordoned off the area and have been combing through the site for any clues that could point to what transpired.
Officers believe the body was deliberately set on fire, likely as an attempt to conceal the victim’s identity and destroy evidence. The intensity of the fire and the isolated location have made the investigation more complex, and authorities are currently awaiting post-mortem results to determine the exact cause of death and confirm the identity of the deceased.
One senior officer at the scene shared with the Ian Alleyne Network that while the victim’s condition made immediate identification difficult, certain features and circumstantial evidence have led investigators to suspect the remains may belong to a man reported missing days earlier by his family. Loved ones are said to be cooperating with authorities and are awaiting confirmation.
The shocking nature of the discovery has left residents of Buen Intento and surrounding areas deeply disturbed. Many expressed fear and concern over the growing trend of violent crimes in rural parts of the country, where perpetrators often exploit low-traffic areas to commit heinous acts.
“This is horrifying,” said one local resident, who asked to remain anonymous. “We’re not used to this level of brutality here. To know that someone could be burned and left like garbage—it’s chilling.”
Police are urging anyone with information that might assist in the case to come forward. Investigators are particularly interested in reports of suspicious vehicles or individuals seen in the area within the past 48 hours. Surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses is also being reviewed.
As this remains a developing story, the Ian Alleyne Network will continue to provide updates as authorities release more information.
The tragedy has underscored the urgent need for increased patrols, better surveillance, and a strengthened community-police partnership in remote areas where law enforcement presence is often thin.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Princes Town Police Station or call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS.
Our thoughts are with the family of the victim as they await confirmation and face this unimaginable grief.
— Story by Ian Alleyne Network
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