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New York Post
09-07-2025
- New York Post
Loved ones of man missing in Turks and Caicos waiting for coroner to confirm body found is his
Relatives of a Manhattan man who disappeared on Turks and Caicos are waiting on a coroner's report to determine if a body found on the Caribbean island is the missing man, a private investigator hired by his family told The Post. The decomposing body — one of two found hours apart in unrelated cases — was discovered shortly after 9 a.m. on July 5, just a 20-minute walk from the hotel where Brian Tarrence and his wife were staying on the British territory, former NYPD cop Carl DeFazio said. 'The investigation into the disappearance of Brian is still ongoing,' DeFazio said in an email Wednesday. 'We're awaiting results from the coroner's office as to proper identification.' Advertisement 3 Brian Tarrance disappeared while on a trip to Turks and Caicos. 3 Brian Tarrance was on vacation to Turks and Caicos with his wife. He said there is no link between that body and a second one found hours later in another section of the island, as that case is part of a murder investigation. 'No link,' DeFazio said. 'Two separate cases.' Advertisement Tarrence, 51, of Midtown, flew to the British territory on June 25 for a romantic anniversary getaway to the Paradise Inn in Grace Bay with his wife, Maria. Three days later, he left the room around 3:30 a.m. and vanished while his wife slept. 3 Brian Tarrance is a vice president with Diligent Software in New York City. Facebook Advertisement Tarrence, a vice president with Diligent Software in Manhattan, had lived upstate Monroe but moved to the Big Apple after his wife's son enrolled in college in the city. Neighbors in his Orange County town said the family largely kept to themselves.
International Business Times
06-07-2025
- International Business Times
Was Brian Tarrence Murdered? Probe Launched After Body Found During Search for Missing NYC Tourist During Turks and Caicos Trip with Wife
Police on a Caribbean island have launched a murder investigation after finding a decomposed body believed to be that of a Manhattan man who vanished while on a romantic trip with his wife. The Turks and Caicos Islands Police said on Facebook Sunday that the grim discovery was made on Saturday — less than two weeks after New Yorker Brian Tarrence vanished from a nearby Airbnb — is now being treated as a "suspected homicide." Authorities have not yet officially identified the body. This came after investigators found "the body of a deceased male in a state of decomposition," Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said, according to a CBS report. Murder Investigation Launched "Efforts are underway to confirm the identity of the deceased," police said online. "Once an identification has been made, the next of kin will be notified in accordance with standard procedures." Tarrence, 51, of Midtown Manhattan, traveled to the Turks and Caicos Islands on June 22 for a romantic vacation with his wife of one year before mysteriously disappearing. The couple was staying at an Airbnb in Grace Bay and had planned to return to New York on June 29, according to News 12 Westchester. On Saturday, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and a private investigator made the grim discovery during an hours-long search for Tarrence. "We the police extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and ask that the public not speculate and await positive identification of the deceased," acting Commissioner Rodney Adams said. Only three days into their vacation, Tarrence left the rental property while his wife was asleep — and has not been seen since. "Everything prior to the point where he walked out of that house, he seems fine," private investigator Carl DeFazio told the local outlet. "The worst thing is not knowing," he added. "Every day that goes by is not good." The couple arrived on June 22 at the iconic Grace Bay Beach on the northeast coast of Providenciales — a renowned destination known for its clear turquoise waters, soft white sand, and high-end resorts. On June 25, just three days into their stay, Tarrence and his wife spent the afternoon enjoying a boat outing before going out for dinner. But later that night, his wife woke up to find he was no longer in their rental home. Death Shrouded in Mystery After being reported, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police reviewed nearby surveillance footage, which showed Tarrence — dressed in a T-shirt, shorts, and sneakers — walking toward the busy downtown area around 3:30 a.m. "That's little bizarre in itself," investigator DeFazio told News 12, questioning why Tarrence would leave the rental at that hour. "He's in the middle of town. His wife was sleeping." DeFazio added that the area where Tarrence vanished is generally considered "very safe," and confirmed that he had both his cellphone and wallet with him when he left. Tarrence's family hired private investigator DeFazio to investigate the sudden disappearance, as it has now been almost a week since he went missing. "So far, we haven't been successful in anything, but we're not giving up hope," DeFazio said. DeFazio, a former NYPD officer and Marine, has been trying to access records of the 51-year-old's phone usage while he was in the islands. Tarrence's wife has decided to stay back in Turks and Caicos for the time being, staying hopeful that he will be found.
International Business Times
06-07-2025
- International Business Times
Brian Tarrence: Body Found in Search of American Tourist Who Mysteriously Disappeared While on Trip With Wife in Turks and Caicos
A man's decomposed body was found during the search for a New York man who vanished while on a vacation after mysteriously leaving his rental in the middle of the night last week in Turks and Caicos, local authorities said. Investigators found "the body of a deceased male in a state of decomposition," the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said, CBS reported. However, they have not yet confirmed whether the body is that of Brian Tarrence, who disappeared on June 25. Tarrence, 51, of Midtown Manhattan, traveled to the Turks and Caicos Islands on June 22 for a romantic vacation with his wife of one year before disappearing. Mysterious Disappearance and a Death The couple was staying at an Airbnb in Grace Bay and had planned to return to New York on June 29, according to News 12 Westchester. On Saturday, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and a private investigator made the grim discovery during an hours-long search for Tarrence. "We the police extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and ask that the public not speculate and await positive identification of the deceased," acting Commissioner Rodney Adams said. Only three days into their vacation, Tarrence unexpectedly left the rental property while his wife was asleep — and has not been seen since. "Everything prior to the point where he walked out of that house, he seems fine," private investigator Carl DeFazio told the local outlet. "The worst thing is not knowing," he added. "Every day that goes by is not good." The couple arrived on June 22 at the iconic Grace Bay Beach on the northeast coast of Providenciales — a renowned destination known for its clear turquoise waters, soft white sand, and high-end resorts. On June 25, just three days into their stay, Tarrence and his wife spent the afternoon enjoying a boat outing before going out for dinner. But later that night, his wife woke up to find he was no longer in their rental home. Death Shrouded in Mystery After being reported, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police reviewed nearby surveillance footage, which showed Tarrence — dressed in a T-shirt, shorts, and sneakers — walking toward the busy downtown area around 3:30 a.m. "That's little bizarre in itself," investigator DeFazio told News 12, questioning why Tarrence would leave the rental at that hour. "He's in the middle of town. His wife was sleeping." DeFazio added that the area where Tarrence vanished is generally considered "very safe," and confirmed that he 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. Tarrence's family hired private investigator DeFazio to examine the sudden and unusual disappearance, as it has now been almost a week since he went missing. "So far, we haven't been successful in anything, but we're not giving up hope," DeFazio said. DeFazio, a former NYPD officer and Marine, has been trying to access records of the 51-year-old's phone usage while he was in the islands, although he admitted that progress has been slow, News 12 reported. Meanwhile, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are conducting their own investigation and have officially classified Tarrence as a missing person. Tarrence's wife has decided to stay back in Turks and Caicos for the time being, staying hopeful that he will be found.
Global News
02-07-2025
- Global News
American tourist vanishes on vacation in Turks and Caicos
An American tourist has vanished in Turks and Caicos after he left his Airbnb in the early morning, walking toward the downtown area of the popular tourist destination. Brian Tarrance, 51, was last seen on security footage leaving his rental home in Grace Bay, Providenciales, and walking toward the downtown area around 3:30 a.m. on June 25, according to private investigator Carl DeFazio. DeFazio, who was hired by Tarrance's family, told News 12 Westchester that nothing was out of the ordinary leading up to his disappearance. 'Everything prior to the point where he walked out of that house, he seems fine,' DeFazio said. 'They had a boat trip and went to dinner, just like every other family would do when they're here.' Tarrance, who recently moved to Manhattan, arrived in Turks and Caicos with his wife on June 22. They planned to stay until June 29. Story continues below advertisement The evening Tarrance went missing, his wife had gone to bed. When she woke up, he was no longer at the Airbnb. 'They seemed to be having a normal couple days, and he ended up walking out of his condo, which is in a very safe place and in the middle of Grace Bay Road,' DeFazio told Fox News. 'We have him on camera, and he walks into town, and then he basically disappears, and we haven't heard from him since.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy He was seen leaving the rental wearing a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers. He also had his cellphone and wallet with him. DeFazio said that it remains a mystery why Tarrance left the Airbnb in the first place. 'That's a little bizarre in itself,' he said. 'He's in the middle of town. His wife was sleeping.' DeFazio said he has been working to obtain a record of Tarrance's phone activity while on the island, but it's been a 'slow process.' The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police have listed Tarrance as missing and are currently investigating the matter. Story continues below advertisement DeFazio said that police are using drones to scan the area and reviewing CCTV footage of the night of his disappearance. 'We are trying everything we can. We've blanketed the area with photos, put it on social media chats and all kinds of things,' DeFazio said. He said that he's 'very proud of the response from the local businesses and people on vacation,' who have offered their assistance after missing person flyers were distributed all over the island. 'So far, we haven't been successful in anything, but we're not giving up hope…What I tell the family…in cases like this: Stay positive until you have a reason not to be,' DeFazio said. Story continues below advertisement Turks and Caicos police are asking anyone with information about Tarrance's disappearance to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Yahoo
New York Man Disappears While on Vacation in Turks and Caicos with His Wife: Reports
A man from New York has gone missing after traveling to Turks and Caicos with his wife, according to reports Brian Tarrence was last seen on surveillance video leaving his Airbnb at around 3:30 a.m. local time on June 25 Tarrence arrived on the island with his wife on June 22 and was set to leave on June 29A man from New York has gone missing after traveling to Turks and Caicos with his wife. According to News 12 Westchester and Fox News, Brian Tarrence was last seen on surveillance video leaving his Airbnb at the Paradise Inn in Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos at around 3:30 a.m. on June 25. News 12 Westchester reported that the 51-year-old was captured walking toward the downtown area of the island. According to Fox News, Grace Bay Road is described as a "very safe" area. Tarrence reportedly arrived on the island with his wife of one-year on June 22, and was set to leave on June 29. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Private investigator Carl DeFazio told News 12 Westchester that Tarrence had lived in Monroe, New York, before recently moving to Manhattan. 'The last video we see of him is around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday night going into Wednesday morning,' DeFazio told the outlet. 'Everything prior to the point where he walked out of that house, he seems fine. They had a boat trip and went to dinner, just like every other family would do when they're here.' He added, 'We are trying everything we can. We've blanketed the area with photos, put it on social media chats and all kinds of things.' 'That's a little bizarre in itself,' DeFazio continued of the man leaving the Airbnb. 'He's in the middle of town. His wife was sleeping.' DeFazio also told the outlet that Tarrence had his phone and wallet with him, adding that the reason he left the Airbnb is currently unknown. Tarrence was wearing a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers at the time of his disappearance, according to Fox News. On June 26, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force released a missing person alert on Facebook. According to the post, Tarrence is 51 and has brown eyes and is of a medium build. DeFazio told Fox News that he is trying to get records of Tarrence's recent phone activity. Anyone with information about the tourist's whereabouts is advised to contact the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Read the original article on People
