A British couple have been found shot dead in their home on a Caribbean island as cops have launched a double murder probe.
Tyrone Baptiste and his wife Pia were discovered on Wednesday, July 20. The couple were found dead with shot wounds at their home in the village of Golden Grove.
Antiguan-born, Mr Baptiste is believed to have grown up in Leicester attending Southfields Primary and Moat Community College, before moving back to Antigua with his Dutch-born wife. Police have launched a double murder investigation into the couple's deaths. Crime Stoppers Antigua and Barbuda is appealing for further information, reports Leicester Live.
Mr Baptiste was also found with a knife wound, according to the crime hotline charity. He and his wife reportedly ran a tour company, Tropical Adventures Antigua and had two children.
It is not known, at this stage, how many people had entered the couple's home at the time of the incident. However, Antiguan media outlets have reported that a robbery is the suspected motive behind the alleged murders.
Real News Antigua reported on July 20 that Mrs Baptiste's co-workers had been to check on her when she did not show up for work when the bodies were discovered. It was also reported that neighbours heard what was believed to be gunshots in the early hours.
Tour company Tropical Adventures Antigua, shared a tribute to Mrs Baptiste on social media, describing her as an "inspiration".
It read: "We are saddened to announce the passing of Mrs Pia Baptiste, the General Manager of Tropical Adventures. Pia has been associated with Tropical Adventures for nearly 30 years and was the rock and foundation that our company was built upon.
It went on to say: "Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to her children and her entire family in Antigua and abroad. May Pia and her husband Tyrone rest in peace. Amen."
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers Antigua and Barbuda direct or submit an anonymous tip to crimestoppersantigua.org.
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