Latest news with #McAlmont
Powys County Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
David McAlmont to support Erasure's Andy Bell in Powys
A cult indie star from the 1990s will be appearing in Llandrindod Wells with a 1980s legends Erasure's Andy Bell. HiFi Sean and cult indie favourite David McAlmont will be coming to the Albert Hall in Llandrindod Wells on May 17. The pair will be supporting headliner Andy Bell the lead vocalist in the 198os duo Erasure who will be performing at the venue as part of his tour. These two artists both have a rich history in the music industry, Sean as a member of The Soup Dragons and more recently as a DJ and electronic artist HiFi Sean, and McAlmont as a renowned solo artist and vocalist on what is consider to be one of the most underappreciated pop songs of the 1990s, 'Yes' by McAlmont & Butler. The two met when Sean invited David to feature on his 2019 album FT, which also featured Alan Vega, Bootsy Collins, Crystal Waters, Little Annie, Paris Grey (formerly of Inner City) and more - the single Testify (ft Crystal Waters) was a US Dance Chart topper and Radio 2 A List record. Their collaboration developed via WhatsApp, email and eventually Dropbox, with Hifi uploading arrangements and McAlmont returning demos. RECOMMENDED READING: The record was completed with 'No studios. No engineer.' Just McAlmont and Hifi on the eighteenth floor of a London tower block within hearing distance of the Bow bells. The lofty setting with "spectacular 270-degree views of the city", complete with sunsets, sunrises and murmurating ravens when storms approached was perfect for McAlmont who detests studios. Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the County Times website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app Hifi, on the other hand, 'armed with a laptop and progressive plug ins, can make music anywhere'. The result is an 'exciting collection of songs' on their debut album HAPPY ENDING which is described as 'an electronic, psychedelic soul adventure featuring an eighty-piece Bollywood orchestra recorded in a film studio in Bangalore India on some of the tracks'. The current sister album and 3rd album by the duo is TWILIGHT was released on Valentines day and depicts the darker winter months 'but with a warm hue that gets you completely sonically bathed in sound'.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Maryland man's family questions death, say he didn't drown in Bahamas
(NewsNation) — The family of a 23-year-old Maryland man who died during a weekend getaway to the Bahamas is questioning the circumstances surrounding his death, citing a lack of transparency from local authorities and resort officials. Dinari McAlmont of Bowie, Maryland, was found dead April 5 near the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, according to the Royal Bahamian Police. His family arrived at the resort April 4. McAlmont disappeared after leaving a family dinner around 8:30 p.m. to retrieve his jacket from their room and visit the casino. When he didn't return, his parents tried to contact him but were unsuccessful. Veterinarian missing after apology for kicking horse Around 2 a.m., police informed the McAlmonts that their son had been involved in an altercation where he allegedly spat on restaurant workers. Though police assured them he was okay, his parents still couldn't reach him and began searching themselves. Later that morning, police discovered McAlmont's body. On April 9, authorities announced he had died by drowning, stating that 'foul play is not suspected at this time.' However, the McAlmont family has raised several concerns about the investigation. Michelle McAlmont, Dinari's mother, told NewsNation that her son couldn't swim and would never have gone to the beach voluntarily. The family also claims they were not allowed to see or identify the body immediately, instead being shown only a photograph which appeared to show signs of beating. When finally permitted to view the body a week later, Michelle McAlmont was only allowed to see her son's face, where she noticed a laceration on his jaw and puffiness on one side. Break reported in 2023 abduction of American grandmother in Mexico 'His face was damaged,' his mother said. 'That tells me they beat my son. … I need justice for my baby.' Jasmine George, McAlmont's cousin, expressed frustration over the limited information provided to the family. 'We have repeatedly asked to see the location where the body was found. We have no idea where it was found,' George told NewsNation. 'We have asked for security footage from the night that he disappeared that has not been provided to us.' George also questioned how authorities could determine so quickly that no homicide had occurred. 'They told her right then and there that it was not a homicide. Now, how exactly they came across this information without having completed an autopsy is anyone's guess,' she said. Police asking for public's help finding missing child The U.S. State Department had updated its travel advisory for the Bahamas just two weeks before the incident, maintaining it at Level 2 ('Exercise Increased Caution') and noting specific risks related to armed robberies, burglaries and sexual assaults. In a statement, the Atlantis resort said: 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our guests. Our thoughts and condolences are with the guest's family and loved ones during this difficult time. This is an active police investigation, and we are fully cooperating.' The McAlmont family continues to seek answers about what happened during the approximately five-hour gap between when Dinari McAlmont was last seen and when his body was discovered. 'With all my heart, I believe that something untoward happened to Dinari on Atlantis grounds,' said George. 'We need America's help to understand what happened.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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.
