Skeletal remains identified as that of missing man Walter Todman
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Forensic results of skeletal remains found in a ghut leading to Brewers Bay positively match that of the missing male Walter Todman.
DNA samples taken from a skull found at the scene and analysed by DNA International returned with a 99 percent match to Walter Todman’s siblings.
In December 2021, hikers in that area discovered the skull near to a ghut which leads to Brewer’s Bay approximately 600 yards down hill from his home.
A pair of trousers matching the description of the ones he was last seen wearing were found approximately 100 feet away.
Missing for four years
Walter Todman, 83, was reported missing from his Todman Estate home on 15 September 2018 by family members.
For two weeks following the report, Police, Virgin Islands Search and Rescue and several other search teams extensively combed through the area around his home and the steep hillside below with the use of the K-9 team and drones, but he was not found.
The family members have been updated on the forensic findings.
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MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE ?
let him rest in peace now.
Thanks to all the Ghut Junkies who was involved and finally bringing closure to the family. CC
Sincere condolence to the Todman family and wishes that this brings them some peace and closure.
I’ve always felt that they called off that search too quick
great job guys, now all the negative talk about murder and everything is off the table.
closure for the family, and well job the community. cause it’s the community that solved this case NOT the POLICE. And I believe a lot of individuals in the COMMUNITY and help solve a lot of these unsolved cases. PRAYER the spirit rest on your hearts heavy and make things uneasy for your heart until each and everyone of you talk what you know so these FAMILY members can get closure
Toddy was everyones friend. He was the smiling face welcoming you to the Moorings with his big smile. Ready to load up the cart with all the luggage and help you get it to the boat. Then he would be right there to help you unload when you got back from your trip. He was an amazing guy! I’m so happy the family and friends can now give closure. Sail on Toddy.