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New York Post
6 days ago
- New York Post
Body found in search for Brian Tarrence on Turks and Caicos was short walk from where New Yorker vanished: report
A decomposing body found on Turks and Caicos Island during the search for missing New Yorker Brian Tarrence was just a short walk from his hotel, according to a new report. Cops found the unidentified body on July 5, not far from the Paradise Inn in Grace Bay where Tarrence and his wife stayed before he went missing, private investigator Carl DeFazio told People magazine. '[The body] was found a 20-minute walk from where he was last seen,' DeFazio, a former Marine and NYPD cop, told the outlet. 'I would say about a block off of Leeward Highway in a little residential commercial area.' Advertisement 4 Brian Tarrence, 51, was on a romantic getaway with his wife on Turks and Caicos when he went missing on June 28. Facebook 4 Police on Turks and Caicos Island said a body found during the search for Brian Tarrence is part of a murder probe. Police have not yet identified the body — which is now the subject of a murder investigation — and DeFazio cautioned about making assumptions on whether it is Tarrence. Advertisement 'You can't just look at, say, a watch, sneakers and a pair of shorts,' he told People. '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. 4 Brian and Maria Tarrance were on an anniversary getaway on Turks and Caicos Island when he disappeared June 28. 'But we're not there yet,' DeFazio added. 'But hopefully we'll get there today or soon.' Tarrence, 51, arrived on the British territory on June 25 for a romantic anniversary getaway with his wife, Maria, but disappeared from the resort in the middle of the night three days later as she slept. Advertisement Police said an investigation into his disappearance is ongoing. Tarrence, a vice president with Diligent Software in Manhattan, recently moved to the Big Apple from upstate Monroe, where neighbors said Monday that the couple was not very outgoing. They said the family moved to Manhattan to be close to Tarrence's stepson, who is in college there. 4 Brian and Maria Tarrence rented this house in upstate Monroe for about two years before moving to Manhattan. Matthew McDermott Advertisement 'He was renting here for the past 2 years,' one woman said. 'He seemed like a nice guy. He worked from home most of the time. They were going into the city now that [their] boy was graduating from high school. Just to be in the city, explore. 'They were going to be empty nesters,' she added. 'I know a lot of the neighbors didn't really know them. They kept to themselves.' Tarrence's family has not responded to requests for comment. Additional reporting by Desheania Andrews.
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.
New York Post
06-07-2025
- New York Post
Murder probe launched into body found during search for Brian Tarrence in Turks and Caicos
Cops on a Caribbean island where a Manhattan man disappeared during a romantic getaway with his wife have launched a murder probe into a decomposed body suspected of being the missing man. The Turks and Caicos Island police force said on Facebook Sunday that the grisly discovery on Saturday — less than two weeks after New Yorker Brian Tarrence went missing from a local Airbnb — is now a 'suspected homicide.' 3 New Yorker Brian Tarrence went missing while on vacation with his wife in Turks and Caicos. 3 Tarrance was last seen leaving his AirBnb in Providenciales around 3 a.m. Authorities have yet to officially identify the body. '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, arrived on the British territory on June 25 with his wife to celebrate their one-year anniversary but he vanished three days later, wandering off around 3:30 a.m. while his wife slept. Carl DeFazio, an ex-NYPD cop hired to investigate the disappearance, said last week that Turks and Caicos officials were doing all they could to locate Tarrence, a vice president with Diligent Software in Manhattan. 3 Police have launched a homicide investigation into the body found while searching for Tarrence. Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Tarrence's family and DeFazio did not reply to calls for comment.
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.
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
