BREAKING: Angela Mejia charged with the murder of 9-year-old Chantel Crump

Breaking News: Woman Charged with Murder of Chantel Crump

A 20-year-old woman, Angela Mejia, has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Chantel Crump, following a swift police investigation. Authorities laid the charges less than 24 hours after Chantel’s body was discovered in a bushy area in Weatherills in the early hours of Saturday.

According to police reports, Mejia led law enforcement officers to the location where the girl’s body was found. The discovery has sent shockwaves through the nation, triggering widespread grief and urgent calls for justice.

Chantel, a student of Five Islands Primary School, was allegedly abducted by Mejia on Wednesday afternoon while on her way home. Witnesses reported seeing the child waving to her schoolmates from a Honda car on Number 2 George Street in Grays Farm. Tragically, this was the last time she was seen alive.

In response to the national tragedy, Prime Minister Gaston Browne addressed the nation, expressing his profound grief and outrage. “I cannot honestly say that I do not feel anger and outrage at the murder of this innocent child,” he stated. The Prime Minister assured citizens that his administration would not rest until justice is fully served. “This is not only on behalf of Chantel and her family but also to safeguard every other child—and every other person—from anyone in our society who would commit such heinous acts.”

Browne also announced that his government would bolster police investigative capabilities, including the introduction of cadaver dogs trained to locate bodies and detect DNA evidence. “We will stamp out this evil that has befallen our country before it spreads any further,” he pledged. He called on the public to assist law enforcement by reporting any suspicious activities and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that Antigua and Barbuda remains a safe place for all, particularly its children.

MP Rawdon Turner also expressed deep sorrow, describing the loss as one that “has shaken us to our core, leaving an emptiness that can never be filled.” He urged citizens to honor Chantel’s memory by strengthening their commitment to safeguarding the nation’s youth.

Dwayne George shared his sympathies, calling Chantel’s murder a “heartbreaking moment for the entire community.” He urged collective action, stating, “May her memory serve as a call to action to ensure that no other child suffers such a fate.”

The Antigua and Barbuda Holistic Coalition, Inc., through its Founder and President Cerene Prince, also extended condolences. “We cannot begin to fathom the pain and sorrow you are enduring during this difficult time,” Prince stated, offering prayers for Chantel’s family and hope for their healing.

Authorities have vowed to pursue the case with urgency, and the public continues to demand swift legal proceedings. As the nation mourns, the focus remains on ensuring justice for Chantel Crump.

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