Elderly man's body found at Brazil Village home

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September 20, 2026

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The decomposing body of 74-year-old Selwyn Berkley was found at his home in Brazil Village just before midday on Saturday, police said.

Police said one of Berkley’s neighbours on Back Street went to check on him at his home at around 11.45 am, explaining that he had not seen him since September 9th.

On reaching his house, he detected a foul stench emanating from inside and called the police.

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