Grim update in search for missing NYC man who disappeared in Turks and Caicos
Brian Tarrence, 52, was enjoying a romantic week-long getaway with his wife when he disappeared from their Airbnb rental in Grace Bay on June 25, just three days into the trip.
He left the rental as his wife slept, after enjoying an intimate dinner and the afternoon on a boat.
On July 5, authorities assisting in the search for the missing Manhattan man found a decomposed male body in Grace Bay, near the couple's accommodation.
On Wednesday, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force confirmed the remains belonged to Tarrence.
'An autopsy conducted on July 11th revealed no signs of trauma, and at this time, there is no suspicion of foul play,' the police department said.
Officials have not yet announced a cause of death. This will be determined by a full autopsy and toxicology report.
The positive identification draws an end to a painful weeks-long process for his wife and loved ones back in the United States.
'The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,' acting Commissioner Rodney Adams said.
'We urge members of the public to refrain from speculation and allow the investigative process to confirm the identity through official channels.'
Tarrence's family had hired a private investigator to help find him.
'Everything prior to the point where he walked out of that house, he seems fine,' private investigator Carl DeFazio said during the search.
'The worst thing is not knowing,' he added. 'Every day that goes by is not good.'
On June 22, the couple arrived at world-famous Grace Bay Beach on the northeast coast of Providenciales - a pristine stretch of shoreline famed for its crystal-clear waters, powdery white sand and upscale luxury resorts.
After being notified of his disappearance, local police reviewed security footage near the Airbnb, which showed Tarrence - wearing a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers - walking toward the tourist-heavy downtown area around 3.30am.
'That's a little bizarre in itself,' DeFazio told News 12, referring to the mystery of why Tarrence left the rental. 'He's in the middle of town. His wife was sleeping.'
The area where Tarrence disappeared is 'very safe,' according to the investigator, and the New Yorker had both his cellphone and wallet with him when he left.
'We have him on camera, and he walks into town, and then he basically disappears, and we haven't heard from him since,' he told the outlet.
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