Grenada

Three escaped prisoners charged with double murder of couple

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ST. GEORGE’S, GD – A trio of fugitives from a Grenadian prison, who allegedly commandeered a yacht during their escape, are now staring down the barrel of numerous charges, including capital murder. This comes in the wake of the presumed demise of a retired American couple. The suspects, Ron Mitchell, 30, Trevon Robertson, 19, and Abita Stanislaus, 25, are believed to have forced Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel overboard during their daring escape. The retired …

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Retired Virginia couple hijacked at sea and likely killed

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ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA – A retired couple from Virginia, known for their annual winter trips to the Caribbean, are feared dead after their yacht was hijacked by three escaped prisoners, according to local authorities. Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel were docked in the St. George’s area of Grenada when their catamaran, “Simplicity,” was seized. The escapees, aged 30, 19, and 20, were previously incarcerated on charges of violent robbery. The eldest was also facing three …

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