Name: Michelle Samaroo
Age: 22
Address: Arima, Trinidad and Tobago
Details: Michelle Samaroo was last seen on the morning of Monday 26 April 2010 when she went to Arouca to secure a job on a cruise ship. She never returned home. When Michelle was last seen, she was wearing a brown, long-sleeved shirt, a pair of blue jeans and she was carrying a black handbag. Family members said they combed the Arouca area and had been told that their relative was last seen boarding a maxi-taxi.
Anyone with information on Michelle Samaroo’s whereabouts is asked to contact 643-3857, 623-6793 or the nearest police station.
Update: Sadly, the body of Michelle Samaroo was discovered around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday 12 May, 2010 in a forest in Surrey Village, Lopinot. The body was so badly decomposed the police could not determine how Michelle had died.
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May 15, 2010 at 12:47 am
triniwarao
As I read the readers’ comments copied and pasted below in response to the article in the Trinidad & Tobago Express of May 14, 2101, entitled:
“Job hunt ends in death. Missing woman found dead. by Gyasi Gonzales, I feel the same frustration as those who conclude that not enough was or is being done to solve the case. I began feeling this way when the newspapers reported a while back that her relatives were not getting the support that they needed. I am remembering another case in particular, the case of Sally Lobai who also went missing last year February after attending a job interview. As one reader commented, I do not think it advisable in this climate to allow any young woman to attend interviews unaccompanied by a trusted adult.
Since it does not seem likely that Michelle Samaroo went into the forest and committed suicide, this is now a murder investigation and also a robbery investigation. According to the article, the police were reluctant to release details “because they did not want to put Samaroo’s life in danger.” Well, thanks to person(s) walking free, Michelle Samaroo no longer requires our sheltering silence. It is time to talk.
Here are the details as they have been presented to us by the daily newspapers including all contradicting details. They are followed by readers’ comments in response to the T&T Express article mentioned above – Job hunt ends in death. Missing woman found dead. By Gyasi Gonzales |Trinidad & Tobago Express |
Friday, May 14th 2010
TIMELINE
2010-April-26-Monday –
–12:00 noon – Twenty-two year-old Michelle Samaroo of Kelly Street, Peytonville, Arima, left her grandmother’s home to travel to Arouca to visit an unidentified placement agency. She was wearing a brown long-sleeved shirt, a pair of blue jeans and carrying a black handbag. She was in the process of applying for a job on a cruise ship having responded to an advertisement , her sister believes an ad in the Trinidad & Tobago Express newspaper, for a job on a cruise ship.
Michelle interacted with an unidentified female employee at this agency. Her aunt, Mary Paltoo, had accompanied Michelle on three previous occasions to the employment agency at Arouca. However, she did not accompany Michelle on this fourth and last occasion because the employment agent at the agency had told Michelle that the visit was simply to collect her letter. On that visit, Michelle was said to be carrying $5,000.00 in cash to secure either the services of the agency and/or the job. Michelle was also scheduled for a job-related medical examination that day at an unidentified clinic by an unidentified doctor.
–4:00 p.m. – Her family began to be concerned over the delay in her return home. They tried calling her phone. On one occasion a male voice answered and said that it was not Michelle’s phone. The phone was then switched off.
The family attempted to make a missing person report but were ignored by Arouca police, eventually having more success with the more receptive officers from the La Horquetta station.
2010-April-27-Tuesday – Family members visited the office of the placement agency in Arouca hoping to discover the whereabouts of their relative. An unidentified woman, the owner according to the family, told them that Michelle had failed the medical exam, her payment had been refunded and she had left their office.
2010-April-29-Thursday – Family members continued to comb the Arouca area and were told by an unidentified source that Michelle Samaroo was last seen boarding a maxi-taxi.
2010-May-2-Sunday – Michelle Samaroo’s photograph was carried to Chaguanas, where the United National Congress was hosting its rally. Missing person flyers were distributed in a desperate attempt to make her situation known to as wide a public as possible as no one seemed willing to help the lost young woman.
2010-May-3-Monday – Michelle’s sister, visited a Digicel outlet, trying to get a list of calls made from her sister’s cellphone. She revisited the cruise ship office and discovered that the sign has been taken down and the owner was unavailable. The landlord reported that the occupier had packed up and left.
2010-May-12-Wednesday – Two weeks after her disappearance, Michelle Samaroo’s corpse was found around 3:00 p.m. in some bushes in a forested area of Surrey Village, Lopinot. Her body was so badly decomposed it could not be immediately ascertained how she had died. The DMO viewed the body and ordered its removal to the Forensic Sciences Centre in St James, for a post mortem.
2010-May-14-Friday – Two daily newspapers eventually reported the discovery of Michelle Samaroo’s body. The Trinidad & Tobago Express revealed that a senior officer at the Arouca station, who did not want to be named, said apart from questioning the owner/manager of the job-placement firm, they had detained two other people during their investigation. He said they had to keep the investigation quiet because they did not want to put Michelle Samaroo’s life in danger. All those detained were released within days, as there was no solid evidence against any of them. The Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday also reported that Michelle was believed to have been abducted, sexually assaulted, murdered and her body dumped where it was found. This newspaper also reported that according to her relatives, it remained unclear whether Michelle had ever reached the Arouca office where she was supposed to make the payment. This conflicted with the earlier statement reportedly made to them by the agent that Michelle had in fact visited the office, had failed the medical exam, her payment had been refunded and she had left their office.
READERS’ COMMENTS in response to the Job hunt ends in death. Missing woman found dead. By Gyasi Gonzales |Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, May 14th 2010
Collateral damage Posted: 2010-05-14 11:41:00 AM By Observer
My condolences to the family of Michelle Samaroo. Manning and Martin Joseph what you have to say this time?? Collateral damage?? Or you have another plan…..Enough is enough…24th May 2010 is Liberation day.
Job Hunt Ends In Death Posted: 2010-05-14 3:38:00 PM By Peeved, United States
Most likely there was no cruise ship job. This predator put the ad in the newspaper to make it look legitimate and also because he knew that some unsuspecting person would respond to it. So unfortunate for this young woman. Hope the killer(s) is caught soon….
Job Haunting Posted: 2010-05-14 11:27:00 AM By Trini
Here is a decent young lady trying to be independant and I’m sure she was excited to start the job and to help her family also, and someone who has no care for human life destroyed a family.People be careful of people that promise you jobs and you’ll giving them money.
Know that there is a God Posted: 2010-05-14 3:14:00 PM By HIGHLY favoured
To the family: know that there is a God and He cares and He knows how you are feeling. Remember that this life is not it. You would meet her again. Put God first and you’ll never come in second.
Sadden By Lost of Another Innocent Citizen Posted: 2010-05-14 3:07:00 PM By KDAVID
My condolences to the family who lost their beloved child for trying to improver her life in seeking employment what trinidad could not offer her.
dead girl Posted: 2010-05-14 10:46:00 AM By z kasim, Canada
I think the firm is responsible
Deplorable! Posted: 2010-05-14 04:16:00 AM By Canada
I really hope and pray that they find justice for this young lady who had her whole life ahead of her. My prayers are with you and your family.
Lord have MERCY! Posted: 2010-05-14 11:18:00 AM By smiley37
I am so saddened by this news of this young woman death, that I cannot eat! All i keep thinking about is her final moments of her life. I can imagine her begging her killers to spare her life, I also pray for this girl`s family I am sure that her mother is in a mess right now. God does not sleep , so is a matter of time for the killers to be brought to justice. My own consolation is election when citizens have a change to change the unfairness of the justice system, use your vote and take a stand and make a change!!
Job hunt in death Posted: 2010-05-14 04:13:00 AM By Gabriel Bharath Sr., United States
Mr. Manning all these deaths, over 3,000 since in office on your watch.You have to answer to the Lord my friend.You are the present leader of this country.Makes me wonder what is going through the electorate minds when they read these stories.Human lives under the Manning’s administration is dog cheap.Dogs are more protected than humans in T&T.How long before we can see some change.
She paid $5000 for a visa and a medical Posted: 2010-05-14 05:53:00 AM By limetree
People out there looking for jobs, no legitimate company asks for money up front for expenses. This job placement company sounds very shady. I am so very sorry for this young woman’s life being taken. My sympathies to her family and friends. This is what life is like in Trinidad now you cannot go anywhere alone anymore, not shopping or for a job interview. Maybe if someone had accompanied her she would still be alive. I won’t even bother to comment on the non performing police we have to put up with in this country.
Killed Trying to Leave Posted: 2010-05-14 05:53:00 AM By Me
Killed trying to get out on a ship! Is this place Hell?
I hope this girl death do not fall by the wayside! Posted: 2010-05-14 07:15:00 AM By Angela NY
Sorry for this young lady.
murdered for $5000? Na man! What Trini really come to? Posted: 2010-05-14 05:44:00 AM By michelle
I am so so sorry for what this girl i=has been through and what the family is going through now. Only GOd knows the true story of what truly happened. I pray that the criminals are dealt with by God and let justice prevail. R.I.P. MICHELLE
Michelle Samaroo Posted: 2010-05-14 11:09:00 AM By Canadian Chica
I personally know the family and I knew how hard they worked to find her. They posted lots of pictures around the neighbourhood and throughout the surrounding areas. It is really unfortunate to know that when there is a missing person, the only time they appear in the front page, is when they die. My sympathy goes out to the family
refund money? Posted: 2010-05-14 07:31:00 AM By buncheez10
this is strange. after seeking a visa and doing a medical how come the employment firm refunded the money?
Arouca Police again!!!! Posted: 2010-05-14 07:45:00 AM By Robert Wright, Trinidad and Tobago
Years ago, a relative of mine was stalked by her ex boyfriend. During one of the many reports to Arouca an officer said to me “ent that is your family in-law. What is the big fuss about?.” The Stalker would later go on to rape 3 women,kill another and commit several robbries. Thank God my relative was not hurt and with the help of the not yet COP Trevor Paul the guy was held. Maybe that Station is too close to the rumshop!
job hunt Posted: 2010-05-14 10:09:00 AM By nikki, United States
this has been happening for to long in trinidad whenever you report a young girl missing the cops go with the idea that they “run away’ until they are found dead come on people this is trinidad we are talking about
Killers Posted: 2010-05-14 09:59:00 AM By Observing Canadian
I do not think they returned the money, I think they killed her, that woman should be further questioned.
Re: Killers Posted: 2010-05-14 11:21:00 AM By , United States
the aunt went with her a few times before why did she not go this time when she have $5000.00 cash on her ? why ???
sensitive Posted: 2010-05-14 07:29:00 AM By spaceandtime
This sad story is used to score political points by Anil Roberts. Where were Anil Roberts when the relatives ask for assistance in reporting missing Michelle? If they get into office I would be the first one to point fingers at Anil IF an incident like this one re-occur.
Job hunt ends in death Posted: 2010-05-14 03:25:00 AM By leo
My condolence to the family of the young lady. Something about that job placement firm not sounding right, especially the part about returning the money to that unfortunate young lady and having to pay for a visa, the police have to dig a little deeper at that firm. I hope they catch those bastards that are responsible.
Condolences Posted: 2010-05-14 02:55:00 AM By Cathy
My sympathy goes out to the family of Michelle Samaroo. This is a very sad state of affairs. Any job which requires the payment of money should be suspect. May God give the Samaroo family the strength during this time of grieve
Ccondolences Posted: 2010-05-14 1:31:00 PM By TMG, Canada
Condolences to the family. This is very sad. These type of fake agencies shoul not be permitted tooperate in Trinidad & Tobago. People in Trinidad are tooo trustworthy. It is sad that she sought betterment for herself and her family and was subsequently killed. May her soul rest in peace.
Job hunt ends in death Posted: 2010-05-14 09:35:00 AM By Cherie, United States
This is so sad. Why did this lovely young lady have to die? My deepest condolences to her family and friends. It seems to me that this firm is exploiting innocent people requesting that someone who is unemployed pay $5,000 for a visa and medical. As far as I know, only a country’s embassy can approve and grant a visa. One should never have to pay any money up front when applying for a job. This is ridiculous. The police should start investigating the firm. Who knows if they returned her money. Maybe they didn’t want to and there was some kind of a confrontation and now this poor child is dead. What an awful tragedy. So sorry.
missing person. Posted: 2010-05-14 05:08:00 AM By tiny
this so sad i knew michelle samaroo an she was a nice person i preay dat god help our sweet t&t may her soul rip.love u michelle.
Job hunt ends in death Posted: 2010-05-14 09:10:00 AM By tars, Canada
Well ,I am still the kind of person who is stunned when I read of this type of crime,this poor child looking to make a better life was killed ,the Police kept the investigations quiet for their reasons ,well let me tell you about Arouca Police ,twice my house was broken into ,I live five minutes away and on both occasions I had to drive and bring the officers to my house to see the crime ,so I know how some of those policemen /women operate
Re: Job hunt ends in death Posted: 2010-05-14 11:23:00 AM By
Some of these trinidadian Cops do not care about anybody, its the uniform and what it represents, thats why they are rich Cops busy doing brisk business. Look at the crime on your island the majority of it is drug related.
Missing Persons Posted: 2010-05-14 09:00:00 AM By Robocop
Too many people are missing.Some can’t be found and other are dead. We need to be careful whereabouts
Job hunter Posted: 2010-05-14 08:58:00 AM By OMG, United Kingdom
Such a lovely looking youg lady, when will this madness stop? i fraid to come home god rest her soul and comfort her family.
a life taken away everyda under this goverment is like a nromal day for all of us. Posted: 2010-05-14 08:55:00 AM By concern citizen, United States
manning has done absulutely nothhing to protec the people of this country and he speaks about he cares…..manning is a major failure to this country and has embarassed us around the world.
At the end of the day, we really don’t have ANY right to live in safety do we.. Posted: 2010-05-14 08:57:00 AM By Basdeo Manning
To die so young, this is Trinidad, and because of that, I know deep down she was probably raped and then killed. Why? Because she wanted a job? Because she was too pretty for her own good? Because she wasn’t rich enough to afford her own transport? It tears me up to see how people are killed like this, at the end of the day, this country’s still a crappy third world island where we really don’t have a right to anything, especially the right to live in peace and safety..
I am ASHAMED to be called a Trinidadian.. Posted: 2010-05-14 04:49:00 AM By Very ashamed Trini
This country can’t even guarantee the security of its people, women are killed and raped at the whim. That and that alone tells me that as a nation we have achieved nothing if we can’t even guarantee the security of our children. I am ashamed today to be a Trinidadian.
terrible… Posted: 2010-05-14 06:51:00 AM By jim canada
Another case of shoddy police work. The family appeal to them and yet they ignored this family. This could have been anyone’s daughter. Sad story.
Job hunt ended in death Posted: 2010-05-14 08:43:00 AM By acreese
Whoever killed her knew she had the money. Who else works in that agency? Either someone close to the agency did it. Is it possible also that she became frustrated and spoke about the situation in the taxi and the driver/passengers lured her into the forest? This young woman never got back home. She put up a fight and was killed, and her money taken from her. What a beauty, what a shame! AC,MD
power share Posted: 2010-05-14 06:32:00 AM By footie
those who share in the power share in the blood
Collateral Damage Mr Manning? Posted: 2010-05-14 02:33:00 AM By Epsomsalts
Why is the Police not investigating the company?
Sad… Posted: 2010-05-14 02:37:00 AM By Jamille, United Kingdom
This is so sad… Why are things like this happening in Trinidad? —Jamille in London
T&T PLEASE NO MORE MURDERS !!! Posted: 2010-05-13 10:18:00 PM By Enough is Enough
Come on people of T&T, please open your eyes and see what is going on in our once peaceful nation. If on the heels of Election, the PNM can’t even keep the murder rate down, what do you think would happen if Mr. Manning and his party were to go back in government come May 24th? This young murdered girl, Michelle Samaroo could have been your sister, or close relative.She is one of the thousands that have been deprived a good life. Is this what you want again for the next five years? Trinidad and Tobago is the number one country in the world for crime based on per capital. Please think about your life, your children lives and the lives of the thousands we have lost due to the Patrick Manning government and their neglect to enforce strict measures against crime. Please vote for change on Election day, vote the People’s Partnership. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Not the job of the police Posted: 2010-05-14 03:01:00 AM By Kenn
Tragic ending to a short life. Howenver, determination of cause of death is the job of the medical examiner, not the police.
Missing Girl Posted: 2010-05-14 01:23:00 AM By confused, Sweden
It is the same old story when the police is involved. Tehy are not interested, wait too long, use wrong tactics etc. is this part of the nations PNM inheritance. Like all other crimes inthe nation, this will not be solved. No proff as to weather she really recieved her money etc. How could this agency take 5000 from her before detrrming if she qualifies. They sound bogus and should be questioned thorouly. Do they keep books, are they registered, reciepts etc? Someone must have seen something?
job hunt Posted: 2010-05-14 04:26:00 AM By Sassy, Canada
Police need to check out these agencies who post jobs and charge monies for visa + medical. If you need a vist, go the emabssies instead of playing hookie with these questionable emplopyment agencies. Lots of these ship/cruise jobs are used for human trafficking + sex trades. Be careful young people. ACM
crime Posted: 2010-05-14 02:04:00 AM By Trincity
A sad day for you a sad day for me an a sad day again for Trinidad and Tobago.
How many more must die??? Posted: 2010-05-14 08:24:00 AM By Ashfred
While I am not fully blaming the police service for all the murders that have plagued this sweet land, I do hold them responsible for their lack of proper service to the citizens of this country. A great many deaths may have been prevented if the police responded in a timely manner to reports made by concerned family members. Please attempt to do a better job in the future to prevent similar reoccurences. You are here to PROTECT & SERVE, not sit in the police post/station and pass time.
Re-Form Posted: 2010-05-14 08:22:00 AM By Trinidiana, United States
It is shame what my country I love so much has come to, nothing but unreliable crook .
Job Hunt Ends In Death Posted: 2010-05-14 08:22:00 AM By Mango NYC
My sympathy goes out to the family of this young woman. Tragic situation. The police should be looking at the employees of this firm. Someone knew she was dua refund of $5,000.00 and set her up to be killed for it. I’ll start with manager and the people in the office who knew she was coming in for a possible refund.
Young Girls Dtop Falling for these ads Posted: 2010-05-14 06:15:00 AM By Paret of Young Girls
Please dont play with your life if you have to go, go with four capable people why you paying these people check with the police it is the same people that operated and killed so many young people in Chaguanas.DONT BE SO FOOLISH
Re: Young Girls Dtop Falling for these ads Posted: 2010-05-14 08:50:00 AM By , United States
i dont think it is so much being foolish as it is more taking things for granted and thinking nothing go happened to me.People ah begging all ya ,while ah know it hard to be on your guard at ALL times,it is the only way to protect yourself to some degree.One thing can be done is to have posters on all public walls through out t&t just like they doing for the election …after 5/24/10 all ya put up posters adverstising people about safty precautions …in big bold bright writtings adviste people if you about to enter a taxi ..call sombody give tax colour make and drivers description,if ya going in the mall call sombody say where you are and who you going to meet .if you meet that peoson and leave call ,say you leaving …these posters will be a constant reminder to the public and will also be a reminder to the intended perpertrator ..a win win situation if you ask me … please be careful …please
The dead girl Posted: 2010-05-14 08:07:00 AM By overseas, United States
The Police is to blame,charge them for not responding. What a bunch of jokers,they have no respect for anyone. Somebody should be fired.
missing person Posted: 2010-05-14 08:07:00 AM By soca man, Trinidad and Tobago
It so sham full to see that the police can not do any thing to help people when ever they have to make a report on any matter i work on a cruise ship too and it hurt me so much to see what happen to this young lady my hear gose out to the family . shame on the minister that they called MARTIN JOSEPH.That he only giving the police service new moto to drive i ac all over the country shame on the police
another one bites the dust! Posted: 2010-05-14 01:47:00 AM By anwaar_s
Imagine that!…this girl is dead….yet another loss of life, when will the government realize that our nation is suffering severely from LAWLESSNESS? Re-institute the Death Penalty and make public hangings available again. And cut the hands of those who steal, You never hear of these problems in the middle eastern 1st world countries! dont we aspire to be 1st world also?….we do not want to follow the USA otherwise we would end up marrying men to other men, and have it ok for children to put their grandparents in jail! Why follow a failing state? are they really democratic?…..and if so what does it really mean to be democratic?
missing woman Posted: 2010-05-14 07:55:00 AM By bad indian
I am a former police living in the USA.The suspects here are 1.The Firm.2The taxi that took her ther maybe (ph)driver 3 the boyfriend he did not want her to leave him.Or a close relative some one who knew how much money she had.My condolence to the family.Sorry it ended this way.Again I will say TNT is a lawless country.
Re: missing woman Posted: 2010-05-14 1:29:00 PM By , United States
Don’t jump to conclusions until you investigate the facts. This is how a lot of innocent people are imprisoned. You should know better.
Michelle rest in peace child! Posted: 2010-05-14 2:43:00 PM By CS
Oh my God! How I prayed for this girl; hoping for a miracle. My eyes are full of tears, my stomach is turning and my heart is breaking for her family. Jesus wrap them in your arms; as you did for me when my brother went missing and one week later his body was found. And Jesus please avenge the blood of the ones you love!!!! Lord, give all the mothers justice!!!!!
Be Real Posted: 2010-05-14 2:41:00 PM By Realest
When people are going to stop nag blame on the government for crime. How stupid can one get for blaming Mannings and Martin Joseph for this crime. This is an act of evil by some evil doers. yes they live amongst us and we, the people, has to start collaborating with the police efforts to get rid of these pesting elements of society.
Missing person Posted: 2010-05-14 10:16:00 AM By love
It is a sad thing to know that that life has come to mean nothing to some people. You have to be carefull when looking for an honest doolar these days. People it is time we look oout for one another like in the old time days. My heart goes out to the family.
SAD MOMENT Posted: 2010-05-14 2:03:00 PM By JR
This is very sad and it is equally sad when we try to bring politics into the lose of a human life… People we are ALL instruments of change. Let us remember the relatives of this young lady in our prayer and ask God to take a hold of this country as people’s hearts are wicked and need to be Transformed from the inside out. JR
DAY 134 Posted: 2010-05-14 04:41:00 AM By Watcher 22, United Kingdom
At day 134 we have a known murder toll of 198. A surplus (to the one-a-day requirement for efficiency) of 60. Would anyone accept the following advice? 1/ Small businesses in Trinidad do not fail anyone at any test that would require said business to fork out a $5000 reward. 2/ Office CCTV record at Trinidad Express may hold evidence of the person paying for the placement of the (honey trap) add, else an audit trail from the Express will present evidence of the Debit / Credit card used to place the add. Maybe an answer can be found in the question, ‘how did she fail the test’? Watcher 22 UK
missing woman Posted: 2010-05-14 1:04:00 PM By bandwagonists irritate me!, United States
umm all these people who are blaming Manning…how is he in control of random acts of violence. A man deciding to murder an innocent woman cannot be blamed on the govt! come on people this blame game thing is being taken too far!
Shocked and Disgusted Posted: 2010-05-14 09:05:00 AM By Sydney Ray, United States
OH MY GOD! I’m angry and disgusted at this horrid tragedy. I hope the find the killers – and their punishments should be castration with out anesthesia. That what should be done to all rapists and pedophiles. Sure that would be a deterrent.
re: Arouca Police again!!!! Posted: 2010-05-14 12:45:00 AM By Glenny, United States
Which was there first; the rumshop or the police station? What does the rumshop have to do with the police station? Foolish statement, if I may say – just foolish!! Anything to cast blame.
Condolences to the family Posted: 2010-05-14 08:25:00 AM By Job seeker
I would like to extend my condoloences to the family on the death of their family member. This young lade sought to improve her life by getting this job, from the news report that company sounds like it should be investigated, no medical exam or even a visa costs that much money. I hope the police or whatever agency is repsonsible for confirming the legitimacy of these companies checks them out.
Investigate the Firm Posted: 2010-05-14 12:13:00 AM By NKK, Trinidad and Tobago
The police needs to investigate this firm. Who are they to take $5000.00 for a visa. Who are they??? Someone in authority PLEASE investigate these people. Sounds illegal to me.
To conclude, here are some of my questions which I am sure have occurred to most ordinary observers so I am sure the expert investigators have already asked them and are now analysing the answers:
What is the name of the placement agency?
What is the name of the owner of the agency?
Why hasn’t a copy of the ad been reproduced by the newspaper which ran it?
Has anyone else used this agency’s services?
Have other placement agencies been questioned about whether this agency’s demands were suspicious?
What is the name of the clinic where the medical examination was conducted?
What is the name of the doctor who performed the examination?
Have records been found for her appointment?
Did the doctor corroborate the information given by the placement agency? Did Michelle Samaroo really have a medical examination which she failed?
Who told family members that Michelle was seen getting into a taxi? Was she alone? At what time did this occur? In what direction was the taxi travelling?
Why was Michelle Samaroo carrying $5,000.00 in cash? Had the placement agency requested this? Isn’t this method of payment highly irregular when there are safer and more easily traceable methods available?
The fact that a refund was mentioned suggests that she handed over the money before she was examined? What sense does this sequence of events make?
For our enlightenment, I wish the police would explain how releasing details would have endangered the life of Michelle Samaroo. To me it looks like others have been sheltered at her expense.
Which office within the police service investigates complaints about officers’ performance of their duties. Is this office even aware of the many complaints and the tragic outcomes of the callousness of some officers?
I also want to know if the daily newspapers care enough about their readers to print large print scam alerts throughout their classified ads.
It is a possibility that this placement agency had nothing to do with Michelle Samaroo’s abduction and death, but their actions since her disappearance have sent the worst signals to us ordinary members of the public.
It is too late for Michelle Samaroo but I was heartened by the many comments that readers, both at home and abroad, felt moved to submit. It tells me that people still care and that they feel Michelle Samaroo’s loss and her family’s loss as their own. I hope that her family can find some tiny comfort in this display of solidarity but nothing will bring back the life of the young woman they loved.
Peace, always peace.
May 19, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Nathalia Jackson
Hello I’m the sister of the deceased, we appreciate all the kind words and prayers for our family at this time. This had been a terrible ordeal and we hope and pray that another family would not have to go through such a devastating experiance. May God hold who ever is responsible, and protect Trinidad from these SICK perpetrators. God Bless you all thank you.
May 27, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Carmie
Dear Nathalia,
Please let your heart be comforted by knowing that people are praying for your family, and we cried for Michelle and felt your pain.
I feel your pain as I have walked in the same shoes last December when my brother was murdered; missing for 7 days and then his body was found…..all due to prayer and the mercy of Jesus Christ.
May the Lord comfort you and your family. And the days when the tears are endless and you feel like life will never be the same again, when it takes an effort to smile, talk, eat and live again, May God wrap you all in His arms of love. And girl, God is a God of Justice, Vengence is mine says the Lord. Hold on to that, prayer for JUSTICE EVERYDAY!!!!!
With much love,
Carmie
May 27, 2010 at 6:43 pm
triniwarao
Carmie,
Thank you for your words of comfort and for sharing some of what you experienced last year. At times like these, persons like yourself, who have gone through similar experiences, are the ones who can best relate to and provide solace to families and to the victims who have survived. I hope that Nathalia will return to this page and find your message. I know that she will appreciate your prayers and the sincerity with which you are reaching out to her and her family. I wish for you and yours the same blessings which you have extended to Nathalia.
Peace
May 20, 2010 at 12:58 am
triniwarao
Nathalia,
Thank you for your comment. I am sure that you must know by know how deeply moved so many people have been by your family’s loss. I have been following this story and I can only imagine a fraction of the anguish and frustration that you and your family must have suffered and are still enduring. I refer not only to the initial and ongoing shocks associated with having a loved one disappear but also the despair of feeling that all the support that you needed was not forthcoming. I only know what the published sources have shared but I admire the initiative and persistence that you and others displayed in the search for your sister, to find answers to your questions and in your attempts to publicise her situation and to enlist support to find her.
I know that all the people who silently said a prayer for your sister and family and those who took the time to voice their concern, sorrow, anger and solidarity would want me to again convey their sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Thank you for visiting and acknowledging (even in the midst of your own grief) their attempts to reach out to you. At some level we have all suffered this loss.
Peace to you and yours.