TRAGEDY: Former Jamaican Beauty Queen Found Dead in Apartment

Kingston — Tragedy struck Jamaica when a former national beauty queen was found dead in her apartment under circumstances authorities described as “suspicious.”

Local police confirmed that the body of the former beauty pageant star, whose identity is being withheld pending family notification, was found Wednesday night. Neighbors reportedly raised the alarm after not seeing her for several hours, prompting a welfare visit.

Investigators say the cause of death has yet to be determined, but an autopsy has been scheduled. Detectives from the Major Investigation Division have also been assigned to the case, given its high profile and the unusual nature of the discovery.

Friends and followers have flooded social media with tributes, describing her as a vibrant personality who proudly represented Jamaica during her reign. Former colleagues in the beauty pageant industry also expressed their shock, remembering her as a role model for young girls.

Authorities have urged the public to remain calm while the investigation continues, assuring that more details will be released once the autopsy is completed and preliminary findings are confirmed.