Update: 4 April, 2025:

Police can confirm that there is an active and ongoing investigation regarding the vehicle fire incident that took place in Bodden Town yesterday, 3 April 2025.

The incident, which was reported as a vehicle fire in an open lot of the Lookout Gardens, resulted in first responders discovering a deceased individual inside the vehicle during the blaze.

The police are exploring all necessary lines of enquiry. Initial investigative findings led detectives to believe that this is an isolated incident.

Nevertheless, police are taking a robust approach to uncovering the circumstances that led to the death of the individual, and a full Major Incident Room has been activated.

Due to the nature of the forensic work involved in this case, the police have not yet positively identified the individual found deceased in the vehicle.  However, the RCIPS is working with its partners to expedite the identification process and will provide further details as soon as possible.  

“We understand this incident has caused significant concern in the community, and we ask that persons do not jump to conclusions, and instead respect the investigative process, says Acting Superintendent Dian Dyer-Alexander.  “We also advise the public to cease spreading unverified information pertaining to the matter, as this only serves to increase anxiety amongst the community.” 

Detectives are encouraging anyone with information regarding this incident to call the Major Incident Room at 649-2930.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app.

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Initial Release: 3rd April, 2025

Around 2:10PM, today Thursday 3 April, police and other emergency services responded to a report of a vehicle on fire in an open lot in Bodden Town.

On arrival at the scene officers observed a body, with no sign of life, inside the vehicle.  The fire was extinguished and a cordon has been established while officers carry out their investigation.

It was confirmed that the individual inside the vehicle was deceased.  The identity of the deceased individual has not yet been established.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who was a witness to this incident or has any information, to contact the police via 911, or the RCIPS Major Incident Room (MIR) on 649-2930.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app.