Families Of Exuma Victims Want Own Pathologist

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The families of three American visitors who were found dead at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort on Exuma want an international pathologist to perform independent post-mortems.

The Health and Wellness Minister revealing as much, Tuesday, while local autopsies are complete the victims’ families say they still want answers.

Here’s Jasmin Brown.

Eleven days after they were found dead in their luxury villas, the families of three dead American tourists are still looking to get clarity on their mysterious and sudden deaths.

The health minister says the government is facilitating the request.

The deceased were identified as 68-year-old Michael Phillips and his wife, 65-year-old Robbie Phillips, along with 64-year-old Vincent Chiarella. Chiarella’s wife, Donnis, who was found alive, was airlifted to a hospital in the United States.

The couples were staying in separate villas next to each other in the same building at the resort, according to officials, who said there were no signs of trauma to their bodies.

The matter has been the subject of public concern for weeks.

Last week Police Commissioner Paul Rolle advised that the pathology report could take a couple of weeks to complete.

Deputy Prime Minister and Exumas and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper also weighing in on the investigation.

Meantime, Dr. Darville says the police are still awaiting the results from samples that were sent to a lab in the United States.