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Police: American couple sailing in Grenada presumed dead
Residents of Grenada fear for their safety as murder charges are filed against three escaped inmates
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A horrifying incident unfolded in Grenada, as three escaped inmates are now facing charges for the presumed murder of a U.S. couple, Ralph Henry and Kathy Brandel. The shocking crime occurred when the inmates, identified as Ron Mitchell, Atiba Stanislaus, and Trevon Robertson, hijacked the couple’s catamaran.
Local authorities, the Royal Grenada Police Force, have placed the accused in custody, charging them with capital murder, escaping lawful custody, housebreaking, robbery, kidnapping, and in Atiba Stanislaus’s case, rape. This incident has sent shockwaves throughout the tight-knit community, raising concerns about personal safety and security in Grenada.
Suspected foul play: couple thrown overboard
The couple’s tragic fate remains unknown as investigators suspect they may have been thrown overboard. According to authorities, this terrifying incident unfolded after the three inmates managed to escape from police custody on February 18. Displaying a reckless disregard for human life, they attacked the innocent couple on their catamaran, causing panic and desperate search efforts from local authorities.
Local residents are now grappling with fear and apprehension as this crime highlights vulnerabilities in maintaining law and order in the region. The senseless act of violence has shattered the peace typically enjoyed by the tight-knit island community, leaving them questioning the effectiveness of current safety measures.
