John Terry strangled, says report (The Gleaner lightents gay killing story)

(from the news broke early Tuesday morning we with common sense all suspected what went down, funny how the Gleaner softens the news while the UK SUN hit the nail on the head)

Noel Thompson

Police investigators have appealed to the public for any information that might assist in solving the murder of honorary consul to the British High Commission, John Terry.

In a release yesterday afternoon, Karl Angell, communications director for the Jamaica Constabulary Force, said the report from a post-mortem stated Terry died as a result of asphyxia due to ligature strangulation associated with other injuries to the neck and head.

Terry's body was found at his home in Mount Carey, near Anchovy in St James, on Wednesday around 1:30 p.m.

"There are no new developments up to this time, but we believe, however, that the person who murdered Mr Terry was close to him," Detective Deputy Superintendent Michael Garrick told The Gleaner.

"I am appealing to the public or anyone who may have seen anything or have any kind of information that can assist in our investi-gation to contact the St James police," said Garrick.

Residents said a young man they saw leaving Terry's house Tuesday night asked where he could get transport to go to downtown Montego Bay.

Enormous contributions

Reacting to his death, Terry's lawyer, Gordon Brown, said the British national had made enormous contributions to the lives of many through his involvement with various projects over the years.

Administrator for the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill, nurse Joy Crooks, remembered his involvement in assisting with various charitable events for many residents in St James.

"It is very sad for us to know that John has passed in such a horrifying way. It is frightening. He was a kind and caring individual and did anything he could to help the less fortunate," she said.

President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lloyd B. Smith, described Terry as an amiable person. Smith said he was in deep shock to have learnt that Terry's life had ended so tragically.

Meanwhile, British High Commis-sioner to Jamaica, Jeremy Cresswell, said his staff were profoundly shocked to hear of Terry's death.

"John was not only a great servant to the United Kingdom, but also to Jamaica - a country he loved deeply. I am sure that all those who John helped down the years in his consular role would wish to join me in paying tribute to the professionalism, dedication and sensitivity that John brought to his role."

If you have information that could assist the police, please contact the Montego Bay CIB: 953-6191, 684-9080; Crime Stop: 311 or Operation Kingfish 811.