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Decomposed Body Discovered Near Grace Bay Spurs Homicide Probe in Missing New Yorker Case

Authorities launched a murder inquiry, planning to alert family once forensic ID confirms the remains.

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Overview

  • Search teams discovered a badly decomposed male body on July 5 near Grace Bay while investigating the disappearance of Brian Tarrence.
  • The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has classified the case as a suspected homicide and secured the scene for further investigation.
  • Forensic experts are conducting DNA and dental comparisons to determine if the remains belong to the 51-year-old Manhattan vice president.
  • The U.S. State Department has provided consular support throughout the search and stands ready to assist once the body is identified.
  • Tarrence’s wife has engaged former NYPD detective Carl DeFazio to review phone records and coordinate private search efforts on the island.