Man slapped with manslaughter charges for deaths of children on Christmas Eve

A 48-year-old man is facing two counts of manslaughter for the deaths of two young children who lost their lives on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2022) after being exposed to lethal levels of carbon monoxide.

According to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Mius Andre, a 48 year-old mason who resides in Blue Hills has been charged with the offenses, following advice received through the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Andre appeared before a Magistrate on January 30th, 2023.

Following his court appearance, the matter was committed for a sufficiency hearing on April 06,

2023.

The man was charged in connection with the tragic incident which occurred on December 24, in Five Cays, Providenciales where two female minors – ages six and seven – died as a result of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning due to a generator being used at the home.

The tragedy plunged the Five Cays community into sadness and grief a day before Christmas as the devastating news was widely circulated.

According to a police statement, initial reports were received at around 5.39 pm via a call placed to the Police Control Room.

Officers were promptly dispatched to an area known as Club Med Housing within the Five Cays Community where they discovered the six and seven-yearold girls unresponsive, while a third female-aged 12-was rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. policy; to actual homes throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

The third child has since recovered from the serious condition.

The general public is being reminded that it is extremely dangerous to operate generators in enclosed spaces.

Most generator-related injuries and deaths involve CO poisoning from generators used indoors or in partly enclosed spaces.

CO is an odourless, colourless gas that kills without warning.

During the visit, the Minister and team were exposed to the new operating structure of the Housing Department in the Bahamas. Discussions were also held with Arawak Homes Limited, the developer of the Pinecrest Housing Project.

Meanwhile, the team was treated to a cocktail reception, sponsored by Arawak Homes Limited. The delegation returned to the TCI on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.