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Fox News
17-07-2025
- Fox News
American tourist confirmed dead after Turks and Caicos vacation disappearance
A body found in Turks and Caicos over a week ago has been identified as a missing American man who vanished while vacationing in the tropical paradise. Brian Tarrence, 51, of Monroe, New York, went missing on June 25 during a vacation with his wife on the Turks and Caicos Island, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Tarrence was last seen leaving his condo around 3:30 a.m. at the Paradise Inn in Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. In a press release, the island's police force confirmed Tarrence's identity following the conclusion of a forensic dental analysis. No signs of trauma were discovered during the autopsy, and police do not suspect foul play, according to authorities. Tarrance's cause of death has not yet been determined, with police still awaiting the results of the final autopsy and toxicology reports. An earlier press release revealed Tarrence's body was found in some bushes along Miracle Close in Grace Bay. Carl DeFazio, the Tarrence family's private investigator, previously told Fox News Digital that the condo is located in a safe area. "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 said. "And we have him on camera, and he walks into town, and then he basically disappears, and we haven't heard from him since." DeFazio added that Tarrence's belongings remained at the condo and his wife didn't realize he was missing until the following morning. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said Tarrence's body was found shortly after 9 a.m. on July 5. "The RT&CIPF extends our condolences to Mr. Tarrence's family and friends during this difficult time. We thank the public for their patience and support as we continue the investigation," Royal Turks and Caicos police said in a statement late Wednesday. The Tarrence's were set to return from their vacation on June 29. Anyone with information relating to Tarrence's case is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Grim update in search for missing NYC man who disappeared in Turks and Caicos
A decomposed body found during the search for a missing American man who vanished while vacationing in Turks and Caicos has been identified. 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.
Fox News
16-07-2025
- Fox News
Mystery shrouds case as American tourist still presumed missing in popular tourist paradise
An American man who vanished weeks ago in Turks and Caicos is still presumed missing, despite the fact that a decomposing male body was found in the island paradise 10 days ago. Brian Tarrence, a 51-year-old business executive from Monroe, New York, went missing in the early hours of June 25 after leaving his rental condo, according to a Facebook post from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. He was vacationing with his wife Maria at the time. On the same day, a security guard was killed by a "masked gunman" outside a supermarket about nine miles from where Tarrence went missing. No connection between the alleged homicide and Tarrence's disappearance has been made. Search and rescue forces were deployed on July 5, and three hours into the search, the body of a deceased male "in a decomposed state" was found in Grace Bay, Providenciales, the same town where Tarrence and his wife were staying. According to CBS News, the body of the decomposed male has not been identified since it was found on July 5. Fox News Digital reached out to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force on Wednesday morning, but did not hear back. The family's private investigator, Carl DeFazio, told Fox News Digital that the couple went boating the day before the tech executive went missing. At around 3:30 a.m. the following morning, Tarrence was caught on security cameras leaving the property. He left the rental with his phone and wallet, but the rest of his belongings were found inside the condo. His wife, who was asleep at the time, did not notice that he had left. "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 said. "And we have him on camera, and he walks into town, and then he basically disappears, and we haven't heard from him since."
Fox News
10-07-2025
- Fox News
Caribbean police work to ID body found during search for missing American as nearby security guard was killed
A security guard was killed about 9 miles from where an American went missing in the Turks and Caicos Islands in late June, according to police. Brian Tarrence, 51, of Monroe, New York, went missing on June 25 while vacationing with his wife on the Turks and Caicos Island, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. On the same day, police said a security guard was killed at a supermarket in the Blue Hills area of the Turks and Caicos Islands, roughly 9 miles from where Tarrence went missing. Police haven't established a connection between the two incidents. Grantley Williams, acting superintendent of police for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, said in a Facebook video that Tarrence was last seen leaving the Paradise Inn, where the couple was staying in the Grace Bay Area of the island. The Tarrence family's private investigator, Carl DeFazio, previously told Fox News Digital that Brian was seen on security camera leaving their condo before disappearing. Earlier that day, the couple went on a boat trip. "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 said. "And we have him on camera, and he walks into town, and then he basically disappears, and we haven't heard from him since." DeFazio said Tarrence's belongings were left behind at the condo, adding that he was wearing a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers. Tarrence's wife didn't realize he was missing until the following morning, DeFazio said. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said a body was found shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday in Grace Bay, but police haven't made an identification. A spokesperson for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force told Fox News Digital that autopsy results are still pending. "The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased," Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams said while commenting on the discovery of the body. "We urge family members of the public to refrain from speculation and allow the investigative process to confirm the identity through official channels." Tarrence and his wife left for the vacation on June 22 and were set to return on June 29. Anyone with information relating to Tarrence's disappearance is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The Independent
08-07-2025
- The Independent
Body found amid search for American tourist who vanished while on romantic getaway with his wife
Police officials have discovered a body nearly an hour's walk away from a hotel on the Turks and Caicos Islands where American tourist Brian Tarrence vanished on June 25. Investigators discovered a 'deceased male in a state of decomposition' early Saturday morning, a Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force statement read. His identity has not been released. 'The RTCIPF will provide further updates as soon as the identification process is completed and the next of kin is informed.' Private investigator Carl DeFazio, whom Tarrence's family hired, told People magazine the body was found in a 'little residential-commercial area." DeFazio warned it was too early to speculate the body was Tarrence's, who was last seen leaving a rented apartment at the Paradise Inn in Grace Bay just before 3:40 a.m. Tarrence and his wife arrived on the island on June 21 for what they had intended to be a romantic getaway to celebrate their anniversary. His brother, Mike Tarrence, told The Turks and Caicos Sun that he last heard from his brother via text the day before they traveled. 'They were there to celebrate their one-year anniversary. He just said they were going on vacation. No details were provided to me. This is very personal, but come to find out through all of this, it was discovered he is a very bad alcoholic. We were also told that with either the drinking, lack of sleep, or both, he was experiencing hallucinations,: Mike Tarrence said. 'He has never done anything even remotely close to this. He is a very smart individual,' he added. The message was short and simply said that Tarrence and his wife were heading off on holiday to celebrate their one-year anniversary with no further details. Meanwhile, DeFazio told People, 'You can't just look at, say, a watch, sneakers, and a pair of shorts. Anybody could be wearing that. What if we say, 'Yeah, that's his watch, that's his shorts,' and then find out somebody else had them? And if that were the truth, then this investigation takes a turn tremendously right there.' Acting Police Commissioner Rodney Adams said, 'The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. 'We urge members of the public to refrain from speculation and allow the investigative process to confirm the identity through official channels.' Police appealed to anyone with information to contact 911 or the nearest police station or reach out anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or by using the P3 mobile app.
