Andrew Frederick, a 47-year-old British national, was found dead in a ransacked property in Grenada on 4 January. An autopsy conducted in the week following his death determined that he had suffered blunt force trauma, been tortured including through removal of his toenail, and died as a result of homicide. Despite this medical finding, local police closed the case, stating there was no basis to conclude a homicide had occurred.
Almost 10 months after Frederick’s death, his family and the Murdered Abroad charity organization have escalated calls for action from British authorities. The Murdered Abroad charity has requested that the UK’s foreign affairs select committee intervene to facilitate a proper investigation. Charity founder Eve Henderson criticized the handling of the case and broader consular support for families dealing with murders abroad, noting that 60 to 80 British families are bereaved by murder annually while overseas.
Complications in the investigation were further compounded when Frederick’s body was repatriated to the UK in August for a second autopsy. During this examination, it was discovered that multiple organs, including his brain, heart, and lungs, as well as parts of his neck were missing. The family stated they had received no explanation from Grenadian authorities regarding the missing organs or when they were removed.
A UK coroner requested last month that the Metropolitan Police conduct an investigation into Frederick’s death. British authorities subsequently raised the case with Grenadian officials at senior government levels, and verbal agreement was reportedly obtained to cooperate with any formal investigative request. A formal cooperation request was submitted weeks ago but remains unsigned by Grenadian authorities, according to the family.
A former Scotland Yard homicide commander assisting the family emphasized that delays in proper crime scene preservation and initial investigation procedures could significantly impact the case’s outcome. The FCDO stated it is supporting the family and remains in contact with local authorities. The Royal Grenada Police Force has not responded to requests for comment.
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