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Clergyman named as person of interest in case of elderly woman found in ‘mummified state’

Toriann Ellis

Toriann Ellis / Our Today

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The Westmoreland Police Division is appealing to Delroy Jones, a Jamaican national currently believed to be residing in Colorado, United States of America, to make urgent contact with investigators.

Jones is being sought as a person of interest in the ongoing investigation surrounding the death and subsequent concealment of the body believed to be that of 72-year-old Viola Destin, whose remains were discovered on Sunday, July 6, at a residence in Old Hope District, Little London, Westmoreland.

Investigators believe that Jones may be able to assist with this investigation significantly.

The police are also urging members of the public who may know Jones’ current whereabouts to contact the police confidentially.

Second arrest made in case of elderly woman’s ‘mummified’ body found in house – Our Today

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