Person of interest in American tourist’s death now in custody
Crime
May 17, 2026
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A St James man who was being sought in connection with the death of an American tourist last month turned himself in to the St Mary police on Friday.
The man was being sought by investigators probing the death of Melissa Kerry Samnath, who was killed hours after arriving in the island to celebrate her 37th birthday.
Investigators believe Samnath met the man online before meeting hims for the first time in April when she arrived in the island.
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