2010-01-10 “Mother of 4 missing.”
Mother of 4 missing.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Sunday, January 10th 2010
A woman who left her home to attend a job interview in San Fernando has gone missing.
Amanda Deonarine, mother of four young children, spoke with her common-law husband, Joseph Danglades, minutes before she walked into the interview.
’She went to a store for [...]
2010-01-06 “‘Keina resting at secret location’. Kidnapping of Stalin’s daughter.”
‘Keina resting at secret location’. Kidnapping of Stalin’s daughter.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, January 6th 2010
Keina Calliste, the daughter of calypsonian Leroy ’Black Stalin’ Calliste, has packed her bags and gone to a secret location to rest, her mother said yesterday.
Calliste was abducted outside her family’s home by two gunmen on Sunday [...]
2010-01-05 “STALIN’S DAUGHTER SNATCHED..but jumps out of car after being robbed.”
STALIN’S DAUGHTER SNATCHED..but jumps out of car after being robbed.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Tuesday, January 5th 2010
The daughter of calypsonian Leroy ’Black Stalin’ Calliste was snatched by gunmen outside the family’s home on Sunday night, but the abductors did not take her very far.
Keina Calliste, 32, threw open the back door and [...]
2009-12-24 “Grieving mom wants justice.”
Grieving mom wants justice.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago’s Express | Thursday, December 24th 2009
Pounding the white coffin bearing the remains of her murdered son, Polly Rampersad cried out for justice yesterday. She demanded that the police find the people responsible for her son’s death.
Rishi Rampersad, who was found dead in a forest near Penal on [...]
2009-12-22 “Rishi beaten to death, say police.”
Rishi beaten to death, say police.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Tuesday, December 22nd 2009
Rishi Rampersad, the missing salesman who was found dead at the weekend, was beaten to death, police said yesterday.
An autopsy performed on the body revealed that he died from blunt force trauma to the head.
Rampersad’s decomposing body was found in [...]
2009-12-21 “Lost Hope. Worst fears come true for family of missing man.”
Lost Hope. Worst fears come true for family of missing man.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Monday, December 21st 2009
Deep in her heart, the mother of missing auto parts salesman, Rishi Rampersad, knew that something had gone wrong when he did not return home.
Her son would never leave home without saying where he was [...]
2009-12-18 “Hope continues for missing South man. Body found in Central not man’s from Fyzabad.”
Hope continues for missing South man. Body found in Central not man’s from Fyzabad.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, December 18th 2009
Relatives of missing 34-year-old Rishi Rampersad travelled to Central Trinidad yesterday, where the body of a man was found in an abandoned canefield. The nude corpse was smeared with mud and relatives [...]
2009-12-17 “$50,000 reward for info on kidnap victim.”
$50,000 reward for info on kidnap victim.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Thursday, December 17th 2009
A $50,000 reward has been offered to anyone who can help solve the kidnapping, two years ago, of Naail Ali.
The reward was announced in a newspaper advertisement by Crime Stoppers.
The ad asked, ’Did you witness Naail’s kidnapping or do [...]
2009-12-16 “Help find schoolgirl Hydi-Ann.”
Help find schoolgirl Hydi-Ann.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express |Wednesday, December 16th 2009
A 15-year-old schoolgirl packed her bags and walked out of her home seven days ago. Her parents have had sleepless nights searching for the teenager, but no one seems to know her whereabouts.
A missing persons report was made to the Ste Madeleine Police [...]
2009-12-16 “Bleak Xmas for families. Still no trace after one year…”
Bleak Xmas for families. Still no trace after one year…
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, December 16th 2009
One year ago today, 18-year-old Rianna Parag was taken, never to be heard or seen again.
She was among three females-eight-year-old Leah Lammy and 26-year-old Sally Lobai-who disappeared without a trace this past year.
In all three cases [...]
The Writers
Thanks to the following writers on behalf of the missing, their waiting families and all concerned citizens, for covering the stories, expressing opinions and getting the word out.
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Azard ALI
Ken ALI
Aabida ALLAHAM
Ian ALLEYNE
Robert ALONZO
Inerva ARJOON
Cecily ASSON
Yvonne BABOOLAL
Andre BAGOO
Peter BALROOP
Ralph BANWARIE
Cori BAYNES
Camille BETHEL
Peter Ray BLOOD
Nikita BRAXTON
Juhel BROWNE
Alexander BRUZAL
Wendy CAMPBELL
Kimberly CASTILLO
Clint CHAN TACK
Richard CHARAN [2009 winner [...]
2009-10-02 “Man, 73, still missing.”
Man, 73, still missing.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, October 2nd 2009
It has been almost a month since businessman Eric Sooklal disappeared, but his relatives still believe he will return home alive.
They have been searching throughout the country for clues that could lead them to the 73-year-old man.
Sooklal vanished after leaving his home [...]
2009-09-19 “Missing fishermen rescued: back home.”
Missing fishermen rescued: back home.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Saturday, September 19th 2009
The four fishermen who set sail off the Icacos coastline seven days ago were rescued from a deserted island and dropped off at Trinidad’s northeastern tip at daybreak yesterday.
The men said they had survived on coconuts and corn, and were rescued [...]
2009-09-18 “Still no sign of missing man.”
Still no sign of missing man.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, September 18th 2009
No one seems to know what happened to businessman Eric Sooklal, after he drove out of his home three weeks ago.
His relatives have travelled throughout the country, searching for clues which may lead them to the missing man. But they [...]
2009-09-18 “$US10,000 ransom demand. 4 fishermen missing.”
$US10,000 ransom demand. 4 fishermen missing.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, September 18th 2009
A US$10,000 ransom has reportedly been demanded for the release of four fishermen who disappeared off the coast of Icacos, Cedros, six days ago.
Two of the men have been identified as Danny Edwards, 22, and Junior John-Williams, 27. The others [...]
2009-09-08 “Wife of murdered taxi driver afraid to view body.”
Wife of murdered taxi driver afraid to view body.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Tuesday, September 8th 2009
Fearful of how it would affect her unborn child, Denise Ali did not go to the Forensic Sciences Complex in St James yesterday where an autopsy was being performed on her murdered husband.
The 21-year-old woman wanted to [...]
2009-09-05 “Family waiting on word. Businessman vanishes.”
Family waiting on word. Businessman vanishes.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Saturday, September 5th 2009
No one seems to know what happened to businessman Eric Sooklal after he disappeared a week ago.
There have been no ransom calls, and his family’s appeal for information remained unanswered yesterday.
The 73-year-old man vanished after leaving his home at Roberts [...]
2009-09-02 “Businessman still missing.”
Businessman still missing.
by Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, September 2nd 2009
The relatives of missing businessman Eric Sooklal have made another appeal to anyone with information on his disappearance to contact the police.
His step-daughter, Anita Goonoo-Lochan, said yesterday that they have received no ransom calls. Several searches have turned up empty handed, she added.
“We [...]
2009-08-28 “Missing businessman’s van found in canefield.”
Missing businessman’s van found in canefield.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, August 28th 2009
At the end of a narrow gravel track in an abandoned canefield, the van belonging to missing 73-year-old businessman Eric Sooklal was found yesterday. The cab of the vehicle was torched, police said.
Before it was removed to the San Fernando [...]
2009-08-26 “Cops yet to ID gunshot victim. Woman: He’s my son.”
Cops yet to ID gunshot victim. Woman: He’s my son.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, August 26th 2009
Police were unaware yesterday that the body of a man found in a canefield at Marchin Road, Cunupia, last Friday was identified as 30-year-old Brent Jerome.
Investigators had said the body, which bore a single gunshot wound [...]
2009-08-19 “Help find this woman.”
Help find this woman.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, August 19th 2009
The police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding Jairage Deolal, who disappeared almost a week ago.
Investigators said yesterday that several people were questioned. But up to late evening they were unable to find the missing woman.
Deolal left her home last Wednesday [...]
2009-08-11 “Mom appeals for help to find missing son.”
Mom appeals for help to find missing son.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Tuesday, August 11th 2009
A 76-year-old woman is appealing for the public’s assistance in finding her physically challenged son, who walked out of their home ten days ago.
Sheila Sandy, who lives at Simpson Browne Terrace, Cocoyea, said her 50-year-old son, Junior Sandy, [...]
2009-08-08 “Help find my father.”
‘Help find my father’
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Saturday, August 8th 2009
A 79-year-old man, who suffered from no illnesses, walked out of his home four days ago and has not been seen or heard from by relatives.
Charles “Sands” Wharton, a pensioner, lives at Techier Village, Point Fortin with son Dion. And he often [...]
2009-08-03 “18 foreign women held in weekend raid.”
18 foreign women held in weekend raid.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Monday, August 3rd 2009
Police raided a hotel at the weekend and arrested several women who had come into Trinidad illegally to work.
The Immigration Department detained 18 women, who had travelled from Colombia, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic to find employment.
They will be [...]
2009-07-16 “Bail revoked for women charged with wasting police time.”
Bail revoked for women charged with wasting police time.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Thursday, July 16th 2009
A woman and her sister-in-law, who were granted bail by a Justice of the Peace for wasting police time had their bail revoked when they appeared before Couva Magistrate Marcia Ayres-Caesar yesterday.
The women-Sumintra Koon, 29, and her [...]
2009-07-15 “Bogus kidnap: mom charged.”
Bogus kidnap: mom charged.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, July 15th 2009
A woman’s desperation to be reunited with her estranged husband landed her in police custody yesterday.
The 29-year-old woman, who reported that her daughter was snatched by three men outside their home, was charged with wasting police time. And her 38-year-old sister will [...]
2009-07-03 “Gunman takes girl, eight, out of school. Child dropped off unhurt in Enterprise.”
Gunman takes girl, eight, out of school. Child dropped off unhurt in Enterprise.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, July 3rd 2009
Rejected by the woman he loved, a man walked into a primary school, placed a gun to the head of an eight-year-old girl and ordered her to walk towards his car.
The gunman was [...]
2009-07-01 “Manning: No regrets over Tecia statements.”
Manning: No regrets over Tecia statements.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, July 1st 2009
There would be no apology by Prime Minister Patrick Manning on statements he recently made on the murder of ten-year-old Tecia Henry.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to the San Fernando Girls’ Government School at Rushworth Street, San Fernando, yesterday, [...]
2009-06-05 “Woman on date was strangled.”
Woman on date was strangled.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, June 5th 2009
GAIL Joseph was strangled with the bare hands of her killer.
A man employed as a cargo handler on a vessel transporting cargo between Trinidad and Tobago is the suspect in the death of the law clerk.
Joseph was apparently killed last Sunday, [...]
2009-06-04 “A DATE WITH DEATH. Body of missing woman found after first meeting with Internet friend.”
A DATE WITH DEATH. Body of missing woman found after first meeting with Internet friend.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express |Thursday, June 4th 2009
No one could say yesterday why a responsible mother of four would travel to a deserted beach to meet a man she had never seen before.
Law clerk Gail Joseph, 41, met the [...]
2009-06-03 “Tracker dogs fail to find woman.”
Tracker dogs fail to find woman.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, June 3rd 2009
The Coast Guard was called out yesterday to search for a 41-year-old law clerk who mysteriously vanished during a trip to Manzanilla beach on Sunday.
Police took in tracker dogs and a Ministry of National Security helicopter after Gail Joseph was [...]
2009-06-02 “Woman missing after trip to ‘Manzan.’”
Woman missing after trip to ‘Manzan.’
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & tobago Express | Tuesday, June 2nd 2009
There was an air, land and sea search yesterday along Trinidad’s east coast for a woman who disappeared Sunday night along an isolated stretch of Manzanilla.
Police took in tracker dogs and a Ministry of National Security helicopter to search for [...]
2009-05-23 “Guyanese workers being abused.”
‘Guyanese workers being abused’
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Saturday, May 23rd 2009
Guyana’s Honorary Consul to Trinidad Ernie Ross said yesterday that he has a list of employers accused of physically and sexually abusing illegal immigrants at the workplace.
He will not hand over the list of “unsavoury employers” to the police, Ross said, but [...]
2009-05-19 “Burnt body found by Debe farmer.”
Burnt body found by Debe farmer.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Tuesday, May 19th 2009
THE burnt remains of a person were found shortly before nightfall yesterday, in an open field at Ramai Trace, Debe.
The body was found by a farmer on his way to bring in his animals.
Homicide officers were still on the scene [...]
2009-05-16 “Where is my daughter? Father demands answers from police.”
Where is my daughter? Father demands answers from police.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trindidad & Tobago Express | Saturday, May 16th 2009
Francis Lobai, father of still missing 26-year-old Sally Lobai, has demanded that police find out what happened to his daughter after she was kidnapped.
“Police have a suspect who they believe kidnapped my daughter. Well the next thing [...]
2009-05-06 “MOM LIVES IN HOPE.”
MOM LIVES IN HOPE.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, May 6th 2009
For the three months her daughter has been missing, Gale Lammy, mother of eight-year-old Leah Lammy, never believed she was dead.
So the recent breakthrough in the case has given the mother of three hope that her daughter would return alive.
“I am a [...]
2009-05-05 “…Relief in Chaguanas.”
…Relief in Chaguanas.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Tuesday, May 5th 2009
Acting Police Commissioner James Philbert has reportedly praised the investigative work of ASPs Johnny Abraham and Stanley Ramdeen for cracking the case of two missing women.
The two officers are among a team specially appointed to solve the cases involving missing women in Central [...]
2009-04-24 “Mom cries for last look at son’s face…Leah’s uncle finally laid to rest.”
Mom cries for last look at son’s face…Leah’s uncle finally laid to rest.
by Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, April 24th 2009
Hugh Montano was buried yesterday, less than a month before his girlfriend is to give birth to their third child.
Montano had planned a celebration and wanted to spend more time with his family, [...]
2009-04-23 “My son was burnt alive, says mom. Autopsy on Leah’s uncle.”
My son was burnt alive, says mom. Autopsy on Leah’s uncle.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Thursday, April 23rd 2009
Mechanic Hugh Montano was tied up, placed on a pyre of old tyres and set on fire, an autopsy revealed yesterday.
His elderly mother, Catherine Montano, said: “My son was burnt alive. I cannot begin to [...]
2009-04-18 “Couple hijacked: man beaten, woman raped by trio.”
Couple hijacked: man beaten, woman raped by trio.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Saturday, April 18th 2009
A La Romaine man and his female companion were hijacked outside a fast food outlet in Point Fortin and taken to a secluded beach where they were beaten and the woman sexually assaulted.
The incident occurred around 7 p.m. [...]
