The community of Savanna-la-Mar is in mourning and shock after the body of 29-year-old Kerrian Malcolm, who had been reported missing since Thursday, October 2, was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase in the Gully Banks area of the town.
Malcolm, who resided along Barracks Road in Savanna-la-Mar, was last seen alive around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday night, according to police reports. She was reportedly at her home at the time, wearing a brown sleeveless blouse and blue-and-white shorts. When family and friends were unable to reach her, a missing person report was filed with the Savanna-la-Mar Police.
Authorities confirmed that the grim discovery was made Saturday morning, when residents stumbled upon a suitcase containing human remains near Gully Banks. The police were alerted, and investigators quickly secured the area.
Following forensic examination, the remains were positively identified as those of Kerrian Malcolm.
Investigation Underway
Detectives from the Westmoreland Police Division and the Scenes of Crime Unit are leading the investigation into Malcolm’s death, which has been classified as a murder.
Law enforcement officials have not yet disclosed the cause of death or any potential suspects. However, sources indicate that the manner in which Malcolm’s body was found suggests foul play.
The discovery has sparked outrage and deep sorrow throughout the Savanna-la-Mar community, with residents expressing disbelief and calling for justice.
“This is beyond heartbreaking,” said one resident. “Kerrian was a quiet, hardworking young woman. Nobody deserved what happened to her.”
Background
Malcolm was described as being of dark complexion, slim build, and standing about 167 centimetres (5 feet 6 inches) tall.
When she went missing, police issued an alert urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the Savanna-la-Mar Police at (876) 955-2536, the 119 Police Emergency number, or the nearest police station.
Community in Grief
Friends and family members of the 29-year-old are now struggling to come to terms with her brutal death. Social media has been flooded with tributes describing her as a loving daughter, sister, and friend.
“Kerrian didn’t deserve this,” one close friend wrote on Facebook. “She had her whole life ahead of her.”
The Savanna-la-Mar Police are appealing once again to anyone who may have seen Malcolm after October 2 or who has information about suspicious activity in the Gully Banks area to come forward.
Call for Justice
As the investigation continues, community leaders are urging residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with the authorities to bring Kerrian’s killer or killers to justice.
Her death marks yet another tragic chapter in the rising number of violent crimes against women in Jamaica, a crisis that continues to spark national concern and calls for stronger protection measures.
Police say the investigation remains active and ongoing.
