The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has initiated a thorough investigation into the heartbreaking suicide of a 45-year-old British national, identified only as Antonio, who tragically took his own life at the Country Lodge Hotel in Hill Station, Freetown.
During the routine police press briefing at the Sierra Leone Police Headquarters on George Street, Freetown, on Wednesday, May 7th, 2024, Detective Fritzlnyn Joshua Moosa, Head of Operations at CID, disclosed the distressing details surrounding the incident.
According to Detective Moosa, Antonio was residing at the Country Lodge Hotel with his wife, Natasha, and mother-in-law, Sonia. Tragically, an argument erupted between Antonio and his wife on the fateful day, stemming from undisclosed issues related to their marital relationship.
Recounting the events leading up to the tragedy, Detective Moosa revealed that Antonio, his wife, and mother-in-law had attended a party organized by a friend named Jamil on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Following the party, Jamil advised Antonio to return to his apartment to avoid further conflict. Heeded the advice, Antonio left the gathering and retired to his quarters.
Later that evening, Natasha received a heart-wrenching text message from Antonio, bidding her farewell and urging her to return to their shared accommodation at the Country Lodge Hotel. Distressed, Natasha rushed back to the hotel, only to discover the devastating scene upon her arrival.
As Natasha attempted to gain entry into Antonio’s apartment, a gunshot rang out, causing panic throughout the hotel. Hotel management swiftly intervened, utilizing the back entrance to access the apartment, where they discovered Antonio lifeless, with a pistol by his side and surrounded by blood.
Despite immediate medical attention and being rushed to the hospital, Antonio was pronounced dead upon arrival. A subsequent postmortem examination confirmed gunshot wounds as the cause of death, leaving investigators grappling with the aftermath of the tragic event.
A subsequent search of Antonio’s room uncovered a cache of concerning items, including a pistol, 40 live rounds of ammunition, three empty shells, one bullet, iPhone 11, and iPhone 13, and half a bottle of Johnny Walker whiskey, Johnny Walker. The pistol has since been sent for forensic examination to ascertain its origin and legality.
Amidst the profound grief and bewilderment surrounding Antonio’s untimely demise, the investigation is ongoing, with statements obtained from the management of Country Lodge Hotel as authorities work tirelessly to unravel the circumstances leading to this tragic loss of life.
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The man tire with dunya yagba. His action speaks volume
It’s really pathetic. There is nothing more to do except the woman reveal the real cause of conflict to the police and the family return home (UK) after everything
Three empty shells. 1 bullet. Does not add up. FOUL PLAY!! He did not kill himself. He was murdered
FOUL PLAY!!!
There are double standards in the report, 40 rounds, 3 bullet shells. Why did Jamil advise him to go home alone without his wife and mother-in-law?
Why didn’t the wife report to the police before going there? Where were the G4S security personnel when the woman entered the scene?
Where are the hotel workers and management upon the arrival of the woman?
As a mental health practitioner, I want to draw your attention to we fact that when someone receives such a message you can not control your emotions, how come she comfortably drove to the hotel without making a phone call?
The gentleman has been bullied, his wife, mother-in-law, hotel security, hotel management, and Jamil his friend are the prime suspects.
There is a conspiracy act in his death for various causes, maybe for his money.
It a possible thing for them not withstand stress he will meet God and explain why this decision.
Those of you using logic to form opinions or judgement please think twice.
I happened to get what transpired from a close family source.
The guy really took his own life and the true reasons we can’t expose in public.
No foul play at all.
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More questions than answers. When, where and how were the two bullets expended?
Why was the shot releases only when the wife reached the door?
This is a highly suspicious death. My default instinct is he was murdered.
The UK police must get involved in the investigation. Indeed, there are clear questions that the wife, mother in law, the guy advised him to return to hotel, and hotel staff must answer as prime witnesses.
The story here is twisted, Only God knows
He was murdered and those guilty are covering up their crime