Last Updated on October 28, 2022, 3:58 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Health Ministry of St Kitts and Nevis informed the nationals and residents of the country with a profound sense of grief about the passing of a male patient admitted to the Psychiatric Ward of the JNF General Hospital. The man, identified as Jahdell Browne, was found dead at around 3:30 PM on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
According to some sources, the deceased was a psychiatric prisoner. He was admitted to the JNF General Hospital for treatment when he committed suicide.
Following the incident, the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, who is also the minister of health, have offered complete condolences and support to the family and the loved ones of the deceased patient at this trying time.
The staff and officials of the Ministry of Health along with the staff of the JNF General Hospital also expressed their condolences to the deceased’s family.
Reportedly, the JNF General Hospital has started the investigation of the incident. According to the hospital officials, they will share the investigation findings with the deceased’s family.
The deceased, Browne, was found charged with the murders of John Napier (then aged 75) and Sylvester Harris (then aged 37)> Additionally, he was also found guilty and also the wounding of Wilfred Simmonds (then aged 52) on Sunday, October 25, 2009. He had been serving his sentence in the psychiatric ward of the JNF Hospital ever since.
Browne attacked Napier on his house premises in Cedar Grove. Browne assaulted the other victim Harris in his garden at Parray’s Housing, Upper Monkey Hill.
His final victim, Simmonds, was wounded near Parray’s Housing, Upper Monkey Hill.
In the police report of the murders, the police officers referred to Browne as “mentally challenged”.
Further investigations into the suicide incident are underway. Meanwhile, Hospital authorities continue to review measures to ensure the safety of patients and staff remains a priority.
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