Cries From the Caribbean

A conservationist, animal welfare advocate, and outspoken opponent of a proposed dolphin park, Jane spent years challenging projects she believed would harm the island’s wildlife and fragile ecosystems. Her activism earned her respect… and, according to those closest to her, it also earned her threats.On the night she was killed, nothing was stolen. Police ruled out robbery early on. From the beginning, investigators described the attack as targeted.Nearly twenty years later, Jane’s murder remains unsolved.In this episode of Cries from the Caribbean, we take a closer look at Jane Tipson’s life, her fight to protect the voiceless, the controversy surrounding her activism, and the unanswered questions that continue to surround her death.This is not just a story about how Jane died.It’s a story about why she lived the way she did…And what it can cost to speak up when powerful interests want you quiet.If you have information about the murder of Jane Tipson, or any unsolved crime in the Caribbean, speak out.Because silence only protects the guilty.

On a quiet Friday evening in Barbados, a routine shopping trip turned into one of the deadliest acts of violence the country had ever seen.Six young women lost their lives inside the Campus Trendz Boutique—an unimaginable tragedy that shattered families, traumatized survivors, and forced an entire nation to confront questions about safety, justice, and gun violence.In this episode of Cries from the Caribbean, we revisit the Campus Trendz Boutique tragedy—not to sensationalize the horror, but to remember the lives that were taken and to understand how a moment of violence left a permanent scar on Barbadian society. Through verified facts and compassionate storytelling, we explore what happened that night, the aftermath, and why this case still matters today.This is a story of loss, grief, and a country forever changed.

In October 2018, Saint Lucia was shaken by the brutal murder of 42-year-old Kimberly De Leon, a public servant and devoted mother of two. Found shot in her own home, Kimberly’s death sparked suspicion, grief, and years of unanswered questions.Despite early suspicions, legal battles, and even shocking revelations about missing evidence from police custody, no one has ever been charged with her murder. Six years later, Kimberly’s family continues their fight for justice, while the case highlights troubling issues within Saint Lucia’s justice system.In this episode of Cries from the Caribbean, we look at Kimberly’s life, the night she was killed, and the painful aftermath that continues to haunt her loved ones.If you know anything about this case, please reach out to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.💜 Support the podcast: paypal.me/kimberleymckenzieSources & References:Loop News: Grieving mother seeks justice two years after daughter’s murderLoop News: Rise St. Lucia rues lack of charge in Kimberly De Leon’s murderSaint Lucia Daily Post: Critical evidence vanishes in Kimberly De Leon and Shakadan Daniel investigationsSaint Lucia Daily Post: Alison Jean outraged over missing evidence in high-profile murder casesSaint Lucia Daily Post: Mary Francis demands independent probe into missing evidence scandalDBSTV St. LuciaSt. Lucia News OnlineSt. Lucia News Online – Crime & Police FeedHTS News4orce St. Lucia YouTube ChannelDBSTelevision YouTube ChannelBarbados Today – Epaper ArticleCare2 PetitionsThe Voice St. LuciaThe Star – St. LuciaTimes Caribbean OnlineAntigua ObserverRSSing

An afternoon by the pool in the Caribbean heat was supposed to be fun and relaxing. Instead, it became every family’s worst nightmare.On April 23, 2025, 11-year-old Adrianna Younge vanished at a popular hotel in Guyana. Within minutes, she was gone—no alarms, no witnesses, no clear answers. Nearly 20 hours later, her lifeless body was found in the very pool police had already searched.Authorities called it a tragic drowning. But conflicting statements, missing CCTV footage, and a history of safety failures left the community asking: What really happened to Adrianna?In this episode of Cries from the Caribbean, we piece together the final hours of her life, examine the investigation’s shortcomings, and ask the questions no one in power seems willing to answer. Because when safety systems fail or are nonexistent to begin with, the consequences are irreversible.PayPal - https://paypal.me/criesfromthecarib?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USInstagram - @criesfromthecaribbeanFacebook - Cries From the Caribbean PodcastYoutube-https://www.youtube.com/@CriesfromtheCaribbeanhttps://www.facebook.com/MinistryOfEducationGuyana/posts/press-release-ministry-of-education-responds-to-political-candidatejuly-15-2025-/1065846109022584/https://guyanabusinessjournal.com/2025/04/adrianna-younges-death-demands-transparent-answers-and-independent-justice/https://thecaribbeancamera.com/adrianna-younges-death-highlights-guyanas-law-enforcement-crisis/https://guyanabusinessjournal.com/2025/05/the-search-for-truth-in-the-death-of-adrianna-younge/https://inewsguyana.com/thousands-bid-farewell-to-adrianna-younge-2-months-after-death/https://demerarawaves.com/2025/05/08/guyana-police-force-finally-breaks-silence-on-adriana-younges-post-mortem/https://guyanachronicle.com/2025/05/05/funeral-for-11-year-old-adriana-younge-set-for-today/https://spectrummagazine.org/news/death-of-11-year-in-guyana-prompts-outcry-and-calls-for-justice/https://inewsguyana.com/2012-double-d-hotel-murder-owners-son-worker-arraigned/https://inewsguyana.com/2-expected-to-be-charged-today-for-double-day-hotel-murder/https://inewsguyana.com/this-time-i-hope-and-pray-that-justice-is-served-sadeek-jumans-mother-as-familys-grief-resurfaces-13-years-later/https://guyanachronicle.com/2016/12/02/hotel-manager-employee-charged-with-2012-murder/https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2016/09/11/the-invisible-drowning-man/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/adrianna-younge-update-what-know-about-owners-double-day-hotel-1733178https://www.stabroeknews.com/2017/08/03/news/guyana/duo-freed-over-double-day-hotel-murder-charge/https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2012/11/20/young-mechanic-found-dead-in-hotel-pool/https://inewsguyana.com/2nd-autopsy-confirms-no-trauma-to-adriana-younges-body-1st-autopsy-was-thorough-chief-medical-examiner/https://www.cbc.bb/news/caribbean-news/family-wants-fbi-to-investigate-adrianna-younges-death/#google_vignettehttps://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/05/18/adrianna-younge-honoured-posthumously-guyana-independence-celebrations-ny/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcPk9-UNHOk

In this week’s episode of Cries from the Caribbean, we head to the quiet farming community of Gravel Hill, Clarendon, where a determined father refused to wait for answers after his daughter disappeared. Derricka Rogers, also known as Muffy, was last seen waiting at a taxi stand in Milk River. What unfolded next is a gut-wrenching story of persistence, heartbreak, and the lengths one father was willing to go to uncover the truth.As the investigation continues and suspects remain unnamed, we unpack what’s been reported so far, the questions that still hang in the air, and why community involvement matters more than ever. This is a case that’s still developing in real time—and it’s one you’ll want to hear.Follow the journey and join the conversation:Instagram: @criesfromthecaribbeanFacebook: Cries From the Caribbean PodcastYouTube: Subscribe now so you don't miss a thing! Cries From the CaribbeanIf you would like me to cover a specific case, email me at crimesinthecaribbean@gmail.com or leave a comment and I will definitely get back to you. This podcast is a labor of love, research, and resilience.If you believe in amplifying Caribbean voices and want to help me keep telling these stories, please consider supporting the show: Buy Me a CoffeeSourceshttps://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/03/cut-bad-bad/ radiojamaicanewsonline.com+11Jamaica Observer+11Jamaica Observer+11https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/03/three-arrested-connection-missing-woman-found-dead-clarendon-cesspit/ Nationwide Radio+15Jamaica Observer+15Moon 10+15https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/04/still-no-charges-murder-clarendon-teen-found-pit/ Jamaica Observer+1In Jamaica+1https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250602/missing-clarendon-womans-body-found-pit Nationwide Radio+15Jamaica Gleaner+15Jamaica Star+15https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250603/three-people-arrested-police-investigate-murder-19-y-o-derricka-rodgers Moon 10+5Jamaica Gleaner+5Jamaica Star+5https://nationwideradiojm.com/woman-among-three-arrested-in-derricka-rodgers-murder-probe/ Nationwide Radio

When 24-year-old Noah Hurst vanished without a trace on the peaceful island of Antigua, his family was left searching for answers in a system that moved too slow and spoke too little. In the very first episode of Cries from the Caribbean, host Kimberley McKenzie shares the heart-breaking and little-known story of Noah’s disappearance, the discovery of his remains, and the resilience of a mother who refused to stay silent. This is not just a case of a missing person — it’s a reflection of how paradise can often hide pain.Follow me on Instagram @criesfromthecaribbean Facebook @ Cries from the Caribbean https://www.facebook.com/criesfromthecaribbean/If you want to buy me a coffee in support of the show, follow this link. It will be very much appreciated! https://coff.ee/kimberleymckenzieIf I Go Missinghttps://crimejunkiepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CJP-If-I-Go-Missing-2022-Editable.pdfSourceshttps://antiguaobserver.com/dna-results-confirm-identity-of-missing-persons-noah-hurst-and-shamar-harrigan/https://antiguaobserver.com/a-mothers-agony-family-of-noah-hurst-still-awaiting-official-id-on-remains-found/https://antiguanewsroom.com/mother-of-missing-lightfoot-man-noah-hurst-believes-human-remains-found-are-her-sons/https://antiguanewsroom.com/vanished-antigua-and-barbudas-growing-list-of-missing-persons/https://islandpressbox.com/will-a-cold-case-unit-be-enough-to-solve-antiguas-unsolved-cases/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0jrk81qpwo