St Elizabeth police probing death of NY pensioner found unresponsive at guest house
Published:Thursday | July 17, 2025 | 1:52 PM
The police in St Elizabeth are probing the death of an elderly American man who was found unresponsive at a guest house in Black River.
He has been identified by the police as 85-year-old pensioner Carlton Roberts of a Mount Vernon, New York address.
Roberts was reportedly at the guest house when about 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday when he became unresponsive. He was transported to the Black River Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Gleaner understands no marks of violence were observed on his person.
The US officials in Jamaica have been informed about the matter.
- Andre Williams
Follow The Gleaner on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com.