Erickson’s murder is still a loss to our community
Bishop John Cline has stated that the murder of Nyron Erikson remains a loss to the Virgin Islands community, regardless of his reported ties to criminal activity.
The clergyman made the statement during a discussion on crime on the National Democratic Party (NDP) radio show, aired on May 19.
“Speaking of crime, we offer condolences to the family of Nyron Erikson. In spite of whatever has gone on with him, the truth of the matter is that he’s somebody’s son, father and brother, and they are feeling his loss. Any loss to our community is a loss,” Bishop Cline said.
His comments come amid growing criticism from members of the public who allege that elected leaders and law enforcement are giving “special attention” to Erikson’s killing — despite his known links to the drug trade, which has contributed to destabilizing the territory.
Some residents have further suggested that the perceived attention is due to Erikson’s connections to prominent families with deep ancestral roots in the BVI.
However, the police have denied these claims, stating that no special treatment is being given to the case. Authorities say the heightened attention stems from concerns that Erikson’s murder could spark reprisals that may endanger the wider public.
Also appearing on the May 19 NDP radio show was Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn, who extended condolences to Erikson’s family. He emphasized the need for a community-led approach to tackling crime, noting the fear that prevents residents from coming forward with information.
“We need a community-based approach. Right now the community is afraid to come forward because they fear for their lives. There needs to be a sense of trust between law enforcement and the people,” Penn stated.
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No loss whatsoever preacher – let the criminals rot in hell for what they have turned our beautiful Virgin Islands into. And don’t tell me the family don’t know what was going on either.
Rot in hell? Beware of glass house.
its hilarious the fear that Yo Killa instills in these folks even in his death . They are knocking each other over to be sure that their condolences are expressed and that they didnt condem his behaviour . he has truly surplanted the expression fear of god , it now fear of Nyron .
If people like you are afraid of a dead man then yall need therapy for real mehson lmfao
You should probably re raed the post .it not THAT difficult to understand smh
Asure sign of the begginings of a Narco state is when the public , Government officals and the Clergy become so afriad that they essentially endore bad behaviour. No one is saying that a death should be celebrated but if a person lives by the sowrd and certainly if they have allegedely been responsible for the demise of others then they must be held accountable for their actions.
What the hell is going on here? This has been an unprecedented outpouring of sorrow, loss, concern, and promised resolution by the talking heads, power brokers, and Government officials. In all my days here, I have never seen such coordination between groups that generally despise each other … but even more alarming is the all too apparent divide between the general populus and their feeling towards a major career criminal and the above motioned groups that seem to have so suddenly and transparently aligned on a matter of agreement amongst themselves that none of us other simple and common folk can understand.
Our people have been murdered, robbed, and shot at and no such concerns or urgency were ever applied like this! Our infrastructure, our very fabric of our social society is coming apart at the seams and this is what the media, the politicians, the police, and the Government choose to show outrage and concern over? Is this what it truly takes for them to become resolute?
C’mon man, nah, something is VERY VERY wrong here! Sometime soon, we the people need to wake up and see that we are well past the tipping point, all while the last fingers of hope desperately cling onto a slippery edge from which a return offers no easy road back!
They were pretty upset when BH also was sh0t..hmmmmm
The Don Bishop is such a phoney.
It truly is! I am not judging him for the crimes they said he committed.. I didn’t know him personally but all I know is that when he saw my in public he had the utter most respect for me… he alway said hello and spoke as if him and I were school friends.. that’s the Erickson I knew and that is how I will remember him.
Agreed i understand man just made a few bad decisions that were costly. How that went down he definitely was betrayed by someone close to him.
I always thought you were an idiot and still does. He disrespected and broke the rules of the game. Street gangsters also have rules they have to follow or get green light.
We start mourning child killers & drug king pins now? In the name of the holy lord amen?
You might want to read your bible again “fae” pastor!
Yeah cause that’s the type of people they value. Where was the uproar for ALL THE OTHER VICTIMS??? When they gunned down the little girl I never heard a word from him. He needs to STFU!!!
They knew and benefitted from it. He set the stage…he didn’t think the same stage would collapse under him.
Do good and good will follow you, and vice versa.
B.V.I., stop celebrating the death of anyone weather you are a fan of someone or not.
Celebrating support of the financial third leg of our community!
i does have to really wonder bout John.
No surprise here John cline aligning with NDP which under them and Marlon hogging the leadership as a bystander I’m telling you bvi will remain and become a heavier narco state. These men mind frame stink and dangerous like the narco itself. BVI will not get any better.
Glenn,Beef,ET,Ashburn,Jamal, Franklin, Trinity etc. ALL THEIR LIVES MATTERED TOO!!
Murder is never right. However, celebrating the person that inflicted so much violence and fear in our society is rediculous!! What Erickson received is what he did to others. What his family is feeling, is exactly what countless other families have experienced. Karma is a real thing.
i thought we done move passed this…
give it until festival he will be nothing but a vague memory
I honestly forgot about this incident until yall brought it up again lol. most of us honest hard working citizens who play by the book forget these ones pretty easily only those dealing in the underworld keep crying about.
parna gone and he killer definitely long gone.
just pop a corona and look towards deh futureeee
free west bank? well guys he’s freeee from this earthhhh
No one looking for what his name from trinidad the majority don’t care about what happen to nyron its a fact only his buttom feeders that was living of his illict dealing. So míster trini safe journey we don’t want to end up waiting tax money to feed you when you never paid any tax so it will be unfair to us the tax payers so be gone.
His murder is an asset to the BVI, not a loss!
DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY LIVES ARE DESTROYED BY DRUG CARTELS AND DEALERS OR DISTRIBUTORS?
THOUSANDS OF LIVES AND THEIR FAMILES ARE DESTROYED BY ONE DRUG DEALER. IS IT RIGHT TO SYMPATHIZE WITH THESE DRUG DEALERS
THIS PASTOR IS EITHER CRAZY OR SHOULD BE VISITNG VICTIMS (AND THEIR FAMILIES) OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND OF CRIMES RELATED TO DRUG USE
Why this nuisance don’t shut up. I hear he running with the NDP. That another one who wouldn’t get back his deposit. Stupidness. Tired of him and his nephew fraud.
Did the spring dry up?
Are you all really scared about the people coming for who owes money to Nyrons Boss. He had someone above him. He was the pu**y behind the scene. These politicians looking protection. How many businesses are laundering his money right here. I know it’s not just the lady in the social media video
I now believe not because someone has a big @$$ head means they are smart. This lil smurf needs to shut his trap!