THE brother of a murder victim is calling on police to release his loved one’s personal items.
After unexplained delays and sparse communication from the officers assigned to his brother’s case, Rosald Williams said he fears that his family will never reclaim the items confiscated by police “for evidence.”
“It seems like no one cares, they say they care but they don’t display that,” said Mr Williams, a 39-year-old plumber.
“They say they’re sorry but nobody is doing nothing, saying you’re sorry and not doing anything doesn’t amount to anything. If I was white or a rich person, I wouldn’t have this problem, [the police] would personally hand deliver this to my family.”
Mr William’s brother Jeremiah, was killed after he was chased, shortly after leaving a bar on Independence Drive on May 19.
Since his brother’s death, Mr Williams said the police officer assigned to his family has forgotten his name and contact information multiple times.
He added that he is suspicious of a possible cover-up after one officer confirmed the contents of his brother’s wallet.
Personal items also include Jeremiah’s cellphone, clothing and shoes.
Notwithstanding the emotional torment experienced by his family following his brother’s death, Mr Williams said he is determined to pursue the matter until his loved ones can receive some form of closure.
“My mother and I would just like to get his personal belongings,” he said.
“I feel that we are entitled to them, I can’t see how these things have to do with the investigation. Those items should have been released the same time his body was released, it took almost three weeks for them to release the body.”
Jeremiah, 31, was one of seven children. A 28-year-old man has been charged with his murder, and the case is continuing before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez.
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