Elderly Man Found Dead in St Mary, Jamaica: First Murder of 2025

An elderly man, Paul Lloyd, was found dead in St Mary, Jamaica, marking the first murder of 2025. He was discovered with a head wound on the steps of a closed bar in the Saltrum District. Police are conducting an investigation to determine the motive behind his death.

ST MARY, Jamaica — The Gayle police reported the first murder in 2025, occurring in the Saltrum District with the discovery of an elderly man’s body. The victim, 68-year-old Paul Lloyd, was identified as a resident of the community. Authorities indicated that at approximately 12:00 a.m., he was found unresponsive on the steps of a closed bar, exhibiting a head wound. Police were summoned immediately to the scene. While investigations are ongoing, no motive for the incident has been established as of yet.

The incident marks the first murder reported in the Gayle community for 2025, emphasizing a need for further investigation into local safety. Authorities continue to gather information regarding the motive behind the tragic event, with the community expressing concern over the violence.

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