Key facts
- Andrew Frederick, a 47-year-old British national, was found dead in Grenada on January 4.
- A second autopsy in the UK revealed that Frederick's organs were missing.
The family of Andrew Frederick, a British national found dead in Grenada in January, is urging Grenadian authorities to cooperate with UK investigators. A second autopsy in the UK noted missing organs, and the Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation into his death.
The case highlights potential international cooperation issues in investigating the deaths of citizens abroad and raises serious questions about the handling of forensic evidence and the pursuit of justice in cross-border cases.
The family of Andrew Frederick, a British man found dead in Grenada on January 4, is calling for local authorities to cooperate with UK investigators. An initial autopsy in Grenada suggested homicide, but the director of public prosecution later stated there was no basis for this conclusion. Following repatriation of Frederick's body to the UK, a second autopsy revealed his organs were missing, and the death is currently unascertained. The Metropolitan Police have now launched a criminal investigation, and the inquest into his death has been suspended. Frederick's family expressed gratitude for the UK investigation and urged Grenadian authorities to share information and work collaboratively to uncover the truth about what happened to him and why his organs were absent.
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