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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.
CBS News
17-07-2025
- CBS News
Body found in Turks and Caicos identified as missing American Brian Tarrence
A body found in Turks and Caicos over a week ago has now been identified as Brian Tarrence, an American who went missing while on vacation there. His remains were found during a search on July 5, but the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said they were only able to confirm his identity Wednesday after receiving the results of a forensic dental analysis. The police force said no signs of trauma were discovered during the autopsy, and they do not suspect foul play. The cause of death has not yet been determined. "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," the police force said in a statement, in part. Tarrence, 52, was vacationing on the island with his wife, Maria, when he disappeared. He was last seen on surveillance video walking away from his hotel around 3:30 a.m. on June 25. Tarrence and his wife moved to Midtown Manhattan in 2024 and previously lived in Orange County. They had been married for one year. Tarrence worked as a vice president at Diligent Aiello contributed to this report.
CBS News
13-06-2025
- CBS News
Suspect who broke into children's bedroom in Tracy later found with child sex abuse material, police say
TRACY – A suspect was found in possession of thousands of images of child sex abuse material after he broke into a children's bedroom in Tracy earlier this month, police said on Thursday. The Tracy Police Department said it responded to a report on June 3 that a person broke into a home where two children under the age of 14 were located. Police said the suspect was dressed in all black and was wearing a mask when he entered the children's bedroom during the night. Officers said the suspect was able to escape before they arrived. There was evidence left behind that helped investigators serve multiple search warrants and conduct intensive forensic analysis. Police said they identified 27-year-old Jevon Jennings of Tracy as the suspect. The investigation revealed that Jennings was in possession of more than 3,000 images of child sexual abuse material, police said. Officers said evidence also indicated that he was distributing the material online. Jennings was booked into the San Joaquin Jail for multiple felony charges, including burglary, possession, and distribution of child sexual abuse material. Police said the victims were not physically harmed.
ABC News
21-05-2025
- ABC News
Death cap mushroom web page visited a year before fatal lunch, Erin Patterson's trial told
Police who investigated Erin Patterson found evidence of a visit to a web page about death cap mushrooms prior to the fatal lunch at her home, the Supreme Court has heard. Internet records were displayed to the court, after police conducted an analysis of Ms Patterson's computers and phones in August 2023. The trial of Erin Patterson, who stands accused of using a poisoned meal to murder three relatives, continues. Catch up on the latest developments from Wednesday's hearing with our blog. Computer data showed that on May 28, 2022, a visit was made to the iNaturalist website, used by citizen scientists for observations of flora and fauna. The title of one of the visited pages included the words, 'Deathcap from Melbourne VIC, Australia on May 18, 2022'. Another search conducted on May 28, 2022 was for the Korumburra pub, a venue not far from Ms Patterson's home. The alleged iNaturalist website visit was made about 14 months before the fatal lunch staged at Ms Patterson's home, where guests were served beef Wellingtons containing mushrooms. Ms Patterson denies deliberately placing toxic death cap mushrooms inside the meals, and has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder. Alleged internet activity from Ms Patterson's devices was the focus of evidence on Wednesday afternoon, as Victoria Police forensic data analyst Shamen Fox-Henry was called to the stand. In the aftermath of the lunch, Mr Fox-Henry said police looked at three computer hard drives, and searched for the keywords "death cap", "death cap mushroom", "death cap mushrooms", "mushrooms" and "poison". Mr Fox-Henry, whose evidence will continue on Thursday, took the jury through a detailed presentation about computers. The first slide of his presentation was titled 'What is a computer'. From there it moved to how files and folders work, and data that can be retrieved from internet search history information. The trial, which is now into its fourth week, had previously heard from users of the iNaturalist website who said they made public posts about death cap mushrooms growing in Loch and Outtrim in April and May 2023. Prosecutors say Ms Patterson's mobile phone connected to cell towers in those locations for extended periods shortly after those posts went online. The four guests who attended Ms Patterson's house — in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Heather and Ian Wilkinson — all suffered symptoms consistent with death cap mushroom poisoning. Mr Wilkinson was the sole lunch guest who survived. Ms Patterson's lawyers say she also fell sick, although not to the same extent as her guests. Ms Patterson told investigators mushrooms in the meal came from a local supermarket and an unspecified Asian grocer. At the start of the case, prosecutors told the jury they could not point to a motive for the alleged poisonings. Several witnesses including her estranged husband, Simon Patterson, said Ms Patterson's relationship with members of her extended family had deteriorated in the months before the lunch. The trial continues.
CBS News
20-05-2025
- CBS News
Watch Live: Karen Read trial continues with expert cross-examined over Lexus data
The Karen Read trial is resuming Tuesday with a 19th day of witness testimony inside Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts. Forensic analyst Shanon Burgess will be back on the stand for more cross-examination over his report on data from Read's Lexus SUV on the night prosecutors say she hit and killed John O'Keefe. You can watch testimony live on CBS News Boston when it begins at 9 a.m. by clicking on the video player above. Read is accused of hitting O'Keefe, a Boston police officer who she was dating, with her SUV in January 2022 after a night of drinking and leaving him to die in the snow outside Brian Albert's home at 34 Fairview Road in Canton. Her defense says O'Keefe was killed during a fight inside the home, then dragged outside and left in the yard. Special prosecutor Hank Brennan called Burgess as a witness on Monday. Burgess, a forensic analyst from Aperture LLC, testified that Read's Lexus drove in reverse around 12:32 a.m. on January 29, 2022. A prior witness testified that O'Keefe's cellphone stopped moving at almost the exact time. Defense attorney Bob Alessi began a tense cross-examination on Monday. Burgess was still on the stand when court ended for the day, so the forensic analyst returned a day later. Shanon Burgess testimony Alessi focused Monday on Burgess' academic credentials, noting that he does not have a bachelor's degree despite starting to study for that degree in 2008. The defense attorney also highlighted that Burgess changed his report to adjust his timeline of events based on the different clocks on Read's Lexus and O'Keefe's phone only two weeks ago. "So in approximately 10 years, this is the first time you've submitted an amended supplemental report in the middle of a trial?" Alessi asked. "A supplemental report, correct," Burgess said. Read has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of personal injury and death. Her first trial ended with a mistrial due to hung jury in 2024.
