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Cries From the Caribbean

Cries From the Caribbean

By: Kimberley Mckenzie
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 Beneath the crystal-clear waters and swaying palm trees of the Caribbean lies a darker truth. Cries From the Caribbean explores the shocking true crimes that shatter the tranquil façade of tropical islands—from resort disappearances to local mysteries that never make international headlines. Host Kimberley knows this darkness intimately—her own mother was murdered in Antigua. Now she is dedicated to giving voice to victims and their families across the Caribbean, uncovering the stories that island silence tries to bury.Kimberley Mckenzie True Crime
Episodes
  • Mass Murder: Campuz Trendz Six

    Mass Murder: Campuz Trendz Six
    Jan 1 2026

    On a quiet Friday evening in Barbados, a routine shopping trip turned into one of the deadliest acts of violence the country had ever seen.

    Six young women lost their lives inside the Campus Trendz Boutique—an unimaginable tragedy that shattered families, traumatized survivors, and forced an entire nation to confront questions about safety, justice, and gun violence.

    In this episode of Cries from the Caribbean, we revisit the Campus Trendz Boutique tragedy—not to sensationalize the horror, but to remember the lives that were taken and to understand how a moment of violence left a permanent scar on Barbadian society. Through verified facts and compassionate storytelling, we explore what happened that night, the aftermath, and why this case still matters today.

    This is a story of loss, grief, and a country forever changed.
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    11 mins
  • The Unsolved Murder of Kimberly De Leon

    The Unsolved Murder of Kimberly De Leon
    Aug 21 2025
    In October 2018, Saint Lucia was shaken by the brutal murder of 42-year-old Kimberly De Leon, a public servant and devoted mother of two. Found shot in her own home, Kimberly’s death sparked suspicion, grief, and years of unanswered questions.Despite early suspicions, legal battles, and even shocking revelations about missing evidence from police custody, no one has ever been charged with her murder. Six years later, Kimberly’s family continues their fight for justice, while the case highlights troubling issues within Saint Lucia’s justice system.In this episode of Cries from the Caribbean, we look at Kimberly’s life, the night she was killed, and the painful aftermath that continues to haunt her loved ones.If you know anything about this case, please reach out to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.💜 Support the podcast: paypal.me/kimberleymckenzieSources & References:Loop News: Grieving mother seeks justice two years after daughter’s murderLoop News: Rise St. Lucia rues lack of charge in Kimberly De Leon’s murderSaint Lucia Daily Post: Critical evidence vanishes in Kimberly De Leon and Shakadan Daniel investigationsSaint Lucia Daily Post: Alison Jean outraged over missing evidence in high-profile murder casesSaint Lucia Daily Post: Mary Francis demands independent probe into missing evidence scandalDBSTV St. LuciaSt. Lucia News OnlineSt. Lucia News Online – Crime & Police FeedHTS News4orce St. Lucia YouTube ChannelDBSTelevision YouTube ChannelBarbados Today – Epaper ArticleCare2 PetitionsThe Voice St. LuciaThe Star – St. LuciaTimes Caribbean OnlineAntigua ObserverRSSing
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    10 mins
  • Four Minute Window: The Death of Adrianna Younge

    Four Minute Window: The Death of Adrianna Younge
    Aug 14 2025
    An afternoon by the pool in the Caribbean heat was supposed to be fun and relaxing. Instead, it became every family’s worst nightmare.On April 23, 2025, 11-year-old Adrianna Younge vanished at a popular hotel in Guyana. Within minutes, she was gone—no alarms, no witnesses, no clear answers. Nearly 20 hours later, her lifeless body was found in the very pool police had already searched.Authorities called it a tragic drowning. But conflicting statements, missing CCTV footage, and a history of safety failures left the community asking: What really happened to Adrianna?In this episode of Cries from the Caribbean, we piece together the final hours of her life, examine the investigation’s shortcomings, and ask the questions no one in power seems willing to answer. Because when safety systems fail or are nonexistent to begin with, the consequences are irreversible.PayPal - https://paypal.me/criesfromthecarib?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USInstagram - @criesfromthecaribbeanFacebook - Cries From the Caribbean PodcastYoutube-https://www.youtube.com/@CriesfromtheCaribbeanhttps://www.facebook.com/MinistryOfEducationGuyana/posts/press-release-ministry-of-education-responds-to-political-candidatejuly-15-2025-/1065846109022584/https://guyanabusinessjournal.com/2025/04/adrianna-younges-death-demands-transparent-answers-and-independent-justice/https://thecaribbeancamera.com/adrianna-younges-death-highlights-guyanas-law-enforcement-crisis/https://guyanabusinessjournal.com/2025/05/the-search-for-truth-in-the-death-of-adrianna-younge/https://inewsguyana.com/thousands-bid-farewell-to-adrianna-younge-2-months-after-death/https://demerarawaves.com/2025/05/08/guyana-police-force-finally-breaks-silence-on-adriana-younges-post-mortem/https://guyanachronicle.com/2025/05/05/funeral-for-11-year-old-adriana-younge-set-for-today/https://spectrummagazine.org/news/death-of-11-year-in-guyana-prompts-outcry-and-calls-for-justice/https://inewsguyana.com/2012-double-d-hotel-murder-owners-son-worker-arraigned/https://inewsguyana.com/2-expected-to-be-charged-today-for-double-day-hotel-murder/https://inewsguyana.com/this-time-i-hope-and-pray-that-justice-is-served-sadeek-jumans-mother-as-familys-grief-resurfaces-13-years-later/https://guyanachronicle.com/2016/12/02/hotel-manager-employee-charged-with-2012-murder/https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2016/09/11/the-invisible-drowning-man/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/adrianna-younge-update-what-know-about-owners-double-day-hotel-1733178https://www.stabroeknews.com/2017/08/03/news/guyana/duo-freed-over-double-day-hotel-murder-charge/https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2012/11/20/young-mechanic-found-dead-in-hotel-pool/https://inewsguyana.com/2nd-autopsy-confirms-no-trauma-to-adriana-younges-body-1st-autopsy-was-thorough-chief-medical-examiner/https://www.cbc.bb/news/caribbean-news/family-wants-fbi-to-investigate-adrianna-younges-death/#google_vignettehttps://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/05/18/adrianna-younge-honoured-posthumously-guyana-independence-celebrations-ny/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcPk9-UNHOk
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    19 mins
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