The Police Administration has confirmed that based on forensic analysis, the decomposed body discovered in Swetes in March of this year has been positively identified as that of 37-year-old Keon Richards of Yorks.
Richards was first reported missing in early March after he was last seen on or around February 26. His mother recalled speaking with him approximately one week prior to his disappearance. Following the report, several search operations were conducted by the police, with the assistance of members of the public; however, those efforts proved unsuccessful.
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on March 11, the decomposed body of a male was discovered in the backyard of an unoccupied property in Swetes. Forensic samples were collected and subsequently sent overseas for DNA analysis. The results have since confirmed the identity of the deceased as Keon Richards.
Acting Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers, along with other senior officers, recently met with members of Richards’ family and provided them with an update on the investigation.
During that meeting, Acting Commissioner Jeffers assured the family of the police’s commitment to bringing justice in this matter and stated that the case is now being treated as a homicide investigation.
The police are appealing to anyone who may have information surrounding the disappearance and subsequent death of Keon Richards to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline at 800-TIPS (8477).
Meanwhile, the police have also announced that a Parham man has been charged with multiple offences following police confrontation
The police reported that they have arrested and charged 31-year-old Kris Warren of Parham Town in connection with an incident that occurred on Wednesday 23 July 2025 in Parham.
He is facing charges of: Assault, Battery on Police, Malicious Damage, Resisting Arrest, and Larceny.
Warren became confrontational with the police resulting in three officers sustaining injuries during the incident. The accused was also shot during the confrontation and later transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.
He is expected to appear before the Magistrate’s Court to answer to the charges.
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding law and order and continues to appeal to members of the public for their full cooperation and support in creating a safer society.
