A family of five was found with their throats slashed on Tuesday morning in the Cocoa Piece community of Chapelton, Clarendon. Thirty-one-year-old Kemisha Wright and her children, fifteen-year-old Kimana Smith, ten-year-old Shemari Smith, five-year-old Kafana Smith, and twenty-three-month-old Kishaun Henry.

The gruesome killing sent shock waves throughout the island, as citizens mark the tragedy as a sign that crime is consuming the nation, while Family members and residents remain inconsolable. 

Police reports are that at about 7:50 am, the bodies were found with their throats slashed. Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang is committing to bringing justice to the matter. Watch the report here:

Reporter:  Velonique Bowen. 

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