Search ends in tragedy as missing woman found dead in river

Crime

August 10, 2026

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A woman who was reported missing last Tuesday was found dead in a river close to her home on Saturday afternoon.

Linder Alexander was last seen by her daughter around 6 a.m. on August 3 at their home at Nestor Village, Sangre Grande.

The daughter told police she spoke with Alexander before returning to sleep. When she awoke around 7 a.m., Alexander was no longer at home.

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