Burnt body of 62-y-o farmer found in Buff Bay

The Portland police are on the hunt for clues into the death of a farmer whose charred, decomposing body was found in the bushes of Buff Bay, in the parish over the weekend. 

He has been identified as that of 62-year-old Joseph Powell, a farmer of Spring Garden district, Buff Bay in the parish.

The police report that about 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Powell's charred remains was discovered by a resident, who was passing by a hut and alerted them.

Investigators said that upon their arrival, the body was seen lying face down in a state of decomposition. The body was later removed to the morgue for post-mortem.

Investigators say Powell was last seen on Thursday, when he went to a nearby shop to purchase personal items.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) in Port Antonio are investigating. 

- Gareth Davis 

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