Taylor Casey
By JADE RUSSELL
Tribune Staff Reporter
jrussell@tribunemedia.net
Three months after her mysterious disappearance, police yesterday said they plan to contact the family of missing American woman Taylor Casey soon about their investigation.
Chief Superintendent of Police Chrislyn Skippings told The Tribune on Friday that police intend to contact Ms Casey’s family but did not provide a specific timeframe.
She was responding to questions from The Tribune on the status of the search.
Ms Casey, 42, a native of Chicago, was attending a month-long yoga retreat at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas. She was reported missing on June 20 after failing to attend morning classes at the retreat on Paradise Island.
Friends and family of Ms Casey have been critical of the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s handling of the investigation. The family has requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) take over, expressing a lack of confidence in local authorities.
CBS News Chicago reported on September 19th that Ms Casey’s friend, Jacqueline Boyd, said there had been no updates from local authorities. The family believes discrimination may have affected search efforts because Ms Casey is a transgender woman.
In an interview with CBS news Chicago Ms Casey's mother, Colette Seymore, said something was "off" before her daughter vanished.
"I talked to Taylor on the 18th, Taylor had called me and mentioned to me it was hard, it was hard at the yoga retreat," Ms Seymre said. "Something was off, I don't know if Taylor didn't want to alarm me, but I just felt like something was off."
CBS News Chicago also reported that the FBI had confirmed local Bahamian authorities are leading the investigation, but the agency remains ready to assist.
In July, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police were unable to access Ms Casey’s phone, which was retrieved from the ocean. Despite assistance from US partners, the phone’s exposure to water has made it difficult to extract information.
Police have used drones, Ms Casey’s phone, and interviewed people in their search, but efforts have so far been unsuccessful.
Last month, an anonymous donor offered a $10,000 reward for information regarding Ms Casey’s disappearance.
A Facebook page dedicated to the missing woman, “Find Taylor Casey”, said last week: “We are hopeful that this reward will help us to make progress in finding our loved one. Together, we will bring Taylor home.”
Comments
ThisIsOurs 2 months, 3 weeks ago
"police yesterday said they plan to contact the family of missing American woman Taylor Casey soon about their investigation."
Right. And this comes after...
"A Facebook page dedicated to the missing woman, “Find Taylor Casey”, said last week: “We are hopeful that this reward will help us to make progress in finding our loved one. Together, we will bring Taylor home."
The investigative team has completely dropped the ball. If you close the case do it properly.
"I talked to Taylor on the 18th, Taylor had called me and mentioned to me it was hard, it was hard at the yoga retreat," Ms Seymre said."
Sounds like Taylor made a trip to the destination of her dreams, a yoga retreat right on the beautiful beaches of The Bahamas to pursue a lifelong passion but what she encountered at the retreat was Satan's helpers.
I'd like for a happy outcome for the family, one of those strange theories about trying to escape an overbearing mother and transitioning back to life as a man... but I don't think that's likely. I think Satan's helpers achieved their goal and pushed someone off the bridge. The police need to interview them about their actions.
I wonder if CBS news will mention that the head of CDU is caught up in a corruption case with allegations of assisting persons charged with serious crimes in exchange for big money.
IslandWarrior 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Those who serve darker forces walk the earth, attempting to redefine what is natural with twisted illusions, like a man parading as a woman and expecting the world to accept the lie. Perhaps no external push from 'Satan's helpers' is even needed—maybe the self-deception is enough for one to spiral into chaos. A life of confusion, driven by misplaced desires and deception, needs no encouragement from evil forces. It falls apart on its own, a tragic farce of human nature.
ThisIsOurs 2 months, 3 weeks ago
For the Son of man is come to seek and save that which is lost.
And whatever he do to the least of my brothers that ye do unto me
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This right here is the most profound thing Jesus ever said. Because it is you
Plenty people who profess to promote christianity dont know the first thing about Jesus' mission. He didnt come looking for the righteous. The article clearly referenced a rough time at the retreat. Mr Goudie independently said ~they cant control how adults act, something happened that wasnt nice to put it mildly. Maybe a series of somethings. the tongue is a little member... but how great a fire it kindleth...a gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
IslandWarrior 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The teachings attributed to Jesus, particularly within the Christian tradition, convey profound ethical principles that are fundamental to his prophetic mission. His message to the Israelites, who had strayed through distorted interpretations of scripture, loses its significance when delivered by those whose souls have been tainted by moral corruption. Jesus' words, intended to inspire repentance, transformation, and compassion, are rendered hollow when spoken by individuals whose actions stand in direct contradiction to the values they claim to uphold.
Mr. Goudie’s observation that “they can’t control how adults act” is accurate, particularly in reference to the case of a troubled 41-year-old gay man grappling with drug addiction. This man, ensnared in personal turmoil, embarked on a soul-searching journey to the Bahamas, seeking redemption or clarity. However, despite his intentions, he ultimately lost his way. The tendency of family and friends to deflect accountability by placing blame on external circumstances only exacerbates the situation. The true tragedy lies in their failure to acknowledge the man's personal responsibility for his own decisions.
Porcupine 2 months, 3 weeks ago
What is to be believed, coming from the mouths of those who have proven they cannot be trusted? Most of the so-called leaders in this country should be on garden leave. Truth and justice are things they are entirely unfamiliar with.
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