The tragic death of Hilton Smith, a 75-year-old man visiting family in Trinidad, has left authorities investigating what appears to be a robbery gone wrong. Smith, who was planning to return to his residence in Canada, was found deceased at his brother’s residence in Silver Stream, Aripero, south Trinidad.
Smith’s brother made the grim discovery on Friday night, finding Smith’s body bound and gagged in one of the bedrooms. The upper floor of the residence showed signs of ransacking, indicating a possible robbery. Smith’s gold chain was reported missing from his person, suggesting a motive for the crime.
Police officers responded to the scene, securing the area as Crime Scene Investigators collected evidence. District Medical Officer Dr. Prem Naidoo pronounced Smith deceased and ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Homicide detectives are actively investigating the case, seeking to piece together the events leading to Smith’s tragic demise. The community and authorities await further developments in this disturbing and heartbreaking incident.
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