Source reveals Daniel and De Leon evidence never lost, fueling the missing exhibits St Lucia story
CASTRIES, St Lucia — A fresh revelation has deepened the missing exhibits St Lucia story, with a source disclosing that evidence in the deaths tied to the Chakadan Daniel case and the Kimberly De Leon investigation was never lost, despite earlier remarks by Police Commissioner Verne Garde. According to a report by the Saint Lucia Daily Post, the exhibits remain securely in the custody of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.
The Kimberly De Leon investigation has long been clouded by controversy, with previous reports pointing to alleged gaps in how evidence was managed. Unitedpac St Lucia News earlier reported on concerns over missing exhibits in the De Leon case, which raised questions about the handling of one of the island’s most scrutinized murder investigations.
In July, during his final press conference before going on vacation, Commissioner Garde acknowledged concerns about missing evidence in both cases. His comments triggered sharp public criticism and raised doubts about the credibility and transparency of the police force.
But a source told the Daily Post the exhibits had never gone missing. The confusion arose after a police building in Vieux Fort was temporarily shut down, when evidence from multiple cases was packed into one room and stored in separate boxes. Following a thorough search, the exhibits were located intact and properly logged by the evidence custodian.
“The exhibits were always there. When the building was shut down, everything had to be stored away, but nothing was ever lost,” the source said. The individual added that investigators were informed of the items’ location and invited to verify them, though no public clarification was issued to counter the commissioner’s earlier statements.
The source further highlighted a troubling lapse: none of the exhibits have undergone forensic testing for more than a decade. That inaction has fueled public frustration and renewed questions about the seriousness of both investigations.
The conflicting accounts have put the RSLPF under increased scrutiny, exposing weaknesses in internal communication and leadership. Whether Commissioner Garde was misbriefed or not fully informed remains uncertain, but the fallout has reignited debate about accountability and justice in unresolved cases that continue to trouble St Lucia.
As of Friday, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force had not issued an official statement addressing the latest claims.
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