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Maryland Man's Death in Bahamas Ruled Drowning, Family Disputes Findings

Dinari McAlmont's family alleges visible injuries suggest foul play, despite Bahamian authorities stating no foul play and awaiting toxicology results.

Overview

  • Dinari McAlmont, 23, was found dead on a Paradise Island beach on April 5, hours after arriving in the Bahamas with his family.
  • Bahamian authorities have ruled his cause of death as drowning, with no foul play suspected, following an official autopsy report.
  • McAlmont's family disputes the findings, citing visible injuries, froth on his teeth, and sand in his hair as indicators of a possible beating.
  • The Royal Bahamas Police Force is continuing its investigation and awaiting toxicology results to determine if substances played a role.
  • The case has raised broader concerns about tourist safety in the Bahamas, especially given the U.S. State Department's Level 2 Travel Advisory for the region.

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