Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at cemetery
Summary
Police in Trinidad and Tobago found 56 bodies, mostly infants, abandoned at a cemetery in Cumuto. Authorities are investigating the case to understand where the remains came from and if any laws were broken.Key Facts
- A total of 56 bodies were discovered, including 50 infants, 4 adult males, and 2 adult females.
- Some adult bodies had identification tags and showed signs of post-mortem examinations.
- The discovery took place in Cumuto, about 25 miles from the capital, Port of Spain.
- Police suspect the bodies were unlawfully disposed of and are conducting forensic tests.
- Special police units, including homicide experts, are involved in the investigation.
- Improper disposal of human remains is a crime in Trinidad and Tobago.
- The country has been under a state of emergency since December 2024 to combat gang violence.
- Homicide rates in Trinidad and Tobago rose sharply after 2020 but slightly declined in 2025.
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