Trinidad Police Probe Mass Grave with 56 Bodies

Police in Trinidad and Tobago have launched an investigation after discovering the remains of 56 bodies, mostly infants, in a mass grave at Cumuto Cemetery on Saturday. The site, located about 40 kilometers east of the capital, Port of Spain, contained the corpses of at least 50 babies and six adults, including four men and two women.

Authorities described the find as deeply disturbing and suspect it involves the unlawful disposal of unclaimed bodies. Five of the adult remains bore toe tags typically used in morgues for identification, and two—one man and one woman—showed signs of prior autopsies. No immediate identifications were released, but forensic teams are analyzing the remains to trace their origins and identify any legal violations.

The discovery came to light during routine cemetery checks, prompting Cumuto police to secure the area and call in specialized units, including homicide investigators. Preliminary evidence points to improper handling of cadavers, a criminal offense under local law. Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro emphasized the gravity of the situation in a statement, saying, "The nature of this discovery is deeply troubling, and we understand the...