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Colorado Man Stabbed to Death in Tobago, Suspect in Custody

Published 28 November 2025

A 43-year-old man from Silverthorne, Colorado, was found stabbed to death in the fishing village of Castara on the island of Tobago early Wednesday evening, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities, who have taken a suspect into custody.

Christopher Brown, a builder traveling in Trinidad and Tobago, was discovered unresponsive around 10:30 p.m. local time near a set of concrete steps by the Castara Government Primary School on Depot Road. Officers from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service responded to reports of the incident and pronounced him dead at the scene. Investigators determined that Brown had suffered multiple stab wounds, with a metal object protruding from his back, according to police reports.

Earlier that evening, Brown had dined with his girlfriend and another couple at a restaurant in Castara, a seaside community on Tobago's leeward coast known for its tranquil atmosphere. The group later moved to a nearby bar for drinks. At some point, Brown informed his companions that he was stepping out to purchase marijuana and did not return, police said.

On Thursday, Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro confirmed the arrest, stating, "I can confirm that a...

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