Police in Trinidad and Tobago have uncovered 56 bodies, many believed to be children, at a cemetery site in a discovery that has shocked the Caribbean nation, authorities said. The bodies were found during an investigation in the capital, Port of Spain, with officials describing the case as one of the most disturbing in the country’s recent history.
Preliminary reports indicate that a significant number of the victims are minors, though authorities are still working to confirm identities and determine how long the bodies had been buried.
Police have launched a major investigation, with forensic teams examining the site and officials searching for possible links to criminal networks or other organised activity. Authorities have not ruled out multiple causes or timelines as the inquiry continues.
Government officials have called for calm as the investigation unfolds, while community members expressed grief and outrage over the scale of the discovery. The case has raised urgent questions about child safety, oversight and potential systemic failures, with more details expected as forensic analysis progresses.
