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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Family of Maryland man found dead in Bahamas seeks international help
The aunt of a 23-year-old Maryland man who died in the Bahamas has taken to social media to plead for international assistance, as she believes crucial evidence might disappear. Dinari McAlmont was vacationing with his family when he was found dead on a beach April 5. A post-mortem exam revealed that McAlmont 'died as a result of drowning and no foul play was suspected,' according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Still, his mother, Michelle McAlmont, alleges he was beaten to death and is asking authorities to release more information about the incident. Dinari McAlmont's aunt, Marcelle Bacchus, said in an April 11 Facebook post that her nephew's body was scheduled to be released from a mortuary on April 10 but was not due to a spelling error with his name. Bacchus is asking for more support with the investigation. According to Bacchus, no cameras were allowed in the mortuary, and photos of Dinari McAlmont were not shared publicly. Bacchus believes evidence will disappear and is asking for international help 'ASAP.' Bacchus could not immediately be reached for comment. Hours before her son's body was found, Michelle McAlmont said she sent texts to her son trying to find him. There have been reports of a possible altercation between her son and an unknown person, who reported to police that Dinari McAlmont spat at them, according to Eyewitness News in the Bahamas. After looking at a photo provided by police, Michelle McAlmont said she noticed her son's hair was full of sand, which she believes suggests he could have been killed on the beach. Officials with the Bahamas police could not be reached for comment Tuesday. Prince George's County Councilmember Ingrid S. Watson is also seeking more clarity with the case and has asked Bahamian authorities 'to conduct a thorough investigation into what happened.' The Atlantis resort, where the McAlmont family was staying, issued a statement of condolences and said it was 'fully cooperating' with the investigation. The U.S. State Department has issued a Level II travel warning due to an increase in crime in the Bahamas. ------------
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Family of American found dead on Bahamas beach fears ‘evidence will disappear,' pleads for help
The family of a Maryland man found dead in the Bahamas during a family vacation earlier this month is pleading for "international help." The Bahamas Royal Police Force on April 9 ruled 23-year-old Dinari McAlmont's death a drowning after he was found dead on April 6, just 12 hours after he and his parents arrived at Paradise Island in Nassau. Marcelle Bacchus, McAlmont's aunt, said in an April 11 Facebook post that the victim's body was supposed to be released from a mortuary on April 10 but was not released due to a spelling error with his name. "My sister is so frustrated," Bacchus wrote. "She has not seen her son yet. Only a picture of his battered face in a folder shown to her briefly on April 7." Bahamas Officials Reveal American Man's Cause Of Death After Body Found On Beach McAlmont's mother, Michelle McAlmont, previously told Bahamas news outlet Eyewitness News Bahamas that she believed her son had been beaten. Read On The Fox News App However, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in an April 9 press release announcing Dinari McAlmont's cause of death that "foul play is not suspected at this time." American Man On Bahamas Family Vacation Found Dead After Leaving Dinner To Get Jacket: Report "A post-mortem examination was performed, and the pathologist's findings revealed that the deceased died as a result of drowning," the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement at the time. Bacchus said her family is "afraid evidence will disappear." "Please we need some international help ASAP please!!" she wrote on Facebook. The McAlmont family was staying at a resort called The Reef at Atlantis on Paradise Island, Bahamas. Travel Warning For Popular Vacation Destination Over Crime Concerns, Sharks Dinari apparently left his parents during dinner to retrieve a jacket when he disappeared, and his parents filed a missing person report when they could not track him using cellphone location data, according to Eyewitness News. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our guests," the resort previously told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. We are fully cooperating with the authorities as they conduct their investigation." The State Department has issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for the Bahamas, as well as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Netherlands Antilles, and Turks and Caicos. The Level 2 Travel Advisory warns tourists to "be aware of heightened risks to safety and security."Original article source: Family of American found dead on Bahamas beach fears 'evidence will disappear,' pleads for help
Fox News
14-04-2025
- Fox News
Family of American found dead on Bahamas beach fears ‘evidence will disappear,' pleads for help
The family of a Maryland man found dead in the Bahamas during a family vacation earlier this month is pleading for "international help." The Bahamas Royal Police Force on April 9 ruled 23-year-old Dinari McAlmont's death a drowning after he was found dead on April 6, just 12 hours after he and his parents arrived at Paradise Island in Nassau. Marcelle Bacchus, McAlmont's aunt, said in an April 11 Facebook post that the victim's body was supposed to be released from a mortuary on April 10 but was not released due to a spelling error with his name. "My sister is so frustrated," Bacchus wrote. "She has not seen her son yet. Only a picture of his battered face in a folder shown to her briefly on April 7." McAlmont's mother, Michelle McAlmont, previously told Bahamas news outlet Eyewitness News Bahamas that she believed her son had been beaten. However, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in an April 9 press release announcing Dinari McAlmont's cause of death that "foul play is not suspected at this time." "A post-mortem examination was performed, and the pathologist's findings revealed that the deceased died as a result of drowning," the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement at the time. Bacchus said her family is "afraid evidence will disappear." "Please we need some international help ASAP please!!" she wrote on Facebook. The McAlmont family was staying at a resort called The Reef at Atlantis on Paradise Island, Bahamas. Dinari apparently left his parents during dinner to retrieve a jacket when he disappeared, and his parents filed a missing person report when they could not track him using cellphone location data, according to Eyewitness News. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our guests," the resort previously told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. We are fully cooperating with the authorities as they conduct their investigation." The State Department has issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for the Bahamas, as well as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Netherlands Antilles, and Turks and Caicos. The Level 2 Travel Advisory warns tourists to "be aware of heightened risks to safety and security."
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Cause of death revealed for record producer who was found dead on private beach in Bahamas
A 23-year-old American tourist whose body was found on a Bahamas beach while on vacation with his family died from drowning, authorities have announced. The Royal Bahamas Police Force identified the dead man as Dinari McAlmont of Bowie, Maryland, a Washington, D.C. suburb. He arrived on the island on April 4 with his family and stayed at The Reef at Atlantis resort. Officials found his body on the beach of Paradise Island a day later. A pathologist performed a post-mortem examination and determined McAlmont 'died as a result of drowning.' Police are awaiting the results of forensic toxicology analysis and investigations are ongoing. 'Foul play is not suspected at this time,' police said, adding the case is being handled by the coroner's office. On Tuesday, the victim's mother, Michelle McAlmont, told Eyewitness News, a Bahamian outlet, that her son's body appeared to have been 'badly beaten,' raising questions about what had happened to him. Police contacted her around 1 a.m. Saturday and told her someone had reported her son to authorities after he allegedly spat on them. Police showed her a photo of his body, revealing injuries on his face and sand in his hair. She made the comments before the post-mortem results were announced. Her family left the Bahamas on Monday and has retained legal counsel. In a statement to CBS, the resort said: 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our guests. Our condolences are with the guest's family and loved ones during this difficult time. "The police authorities are carrying out an investigation of this tragic incident. We await the police's findings and will not comment on speculation." McAlmont was an engineer at Lowcation Studios in Brentwood, Maryland. The company announced his death in a social media post on Tuesday, calling him 'a great friend and an all around incredible individual.' The statement added: 'He was deeply passionate about his work and always committed to bringing the ideas of artists to life. He was a true team player, always stepping up to lend an extra hand when needed and making sure to keep all of us laughing during team meetings. It's hard to imagine life in general and life at the studio without him.' Officials did not release additional details and said they were waiting for the results of the autopsy to continue the investigation.
The Independent
10-04-2025
- The Independent
Cause of death revealed for record producer who was found dead on private beach in Bahamas
A 23-year-old American tourist whose body was found on a Bahamas beach while on vacation with his family died from drowning, authorities have announced. The Royal Bahamas Police Force identified the dead man as Dinari McAlmont of Bowie, Maryland, a Washington, D.C. suburb. He arrived on the island on April 4 with his family and stayed at The Reef at Atlantis resort. Officials found his body on the beach of Paradise Island a day later. A pathologist performed a post-mortem examination and determined McAlmont 'died as a result of drowning.' Police are awaiting the results of forensic toxicology analysis and investigations are ongoing. 'Foul play is not suspected at this time,' police said, adding the case is being handled by the coroner's office. On Tuesday, the victim's mother, Michelle McAlmont, told Eyewitness News, a Bahamian outlet, that her son's body appeared to have been 'badly beaten,' raising questions about what had happened to him. Police contacted her around 1 a.m. Saturday and told her someone had reported her son to authorities after he allegedly spat on them. Police showed her a photo of his body, revealing injuries on his face and sand in his hair. She made the comments before the post-mortem results were announced. Her family left the Bahamas on Monday and has retained legal counsel. In a statement to CBS, the resort said: 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our guests. Our condolences are with the guest's family and loved ones during this difficult time. "The police authorities are carrying out an investigation of this tragic incident. We await the police's findings and will not comment on speculation." McAlmont was an engineer at Lowcation Studios in Brentwood, Maryland. The company announced his death in a social media post on Tuesday, calling him 'a great friend and an all around incredible individual.' The statement added: 'He was deeply passionate about his work and always committed to bringing the ideas of artists to life. He was a true team player, always stepping up to lend an extra hand when needed and making sure to keep all of us laughing during team meetings. It's hard to imagine life in general and life at the studio without him.' Officials did not release additional details and said they were waiting for the results of the autopsy to continue the investigation.
