Family of British man found dead in Grenada urges UK-Grenada

Published: 09 September 2026.The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online.

The family of a British father whose body was discovered in Grenada in January has urged authorities in the Caribbean nation to cooperate fully with Metropolitan police investigators in the UK as they continue efforts to establish how he died.

Andrew Donald Frederick, 47, was found dead on 4 January at the property where he had been staying in Grenada. His death has since become the subject of an increasingly complex investigation involving authorities in both Grenada and the United Kingdom.

An initial autopsy carried out in Grenada during the week of his death concluded that Frederick had died as a result of homicide. The examination was conducted by a privately commissioned pathologist hired by the family, who subsequently raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death and called for a fuller investigation.

However, Grenada’s director of public prosecutions, Howard Pinnock, gave a different assessment several months later. Speaking at a press conference in June, Pinnock said Frederick’s case, along with another pending matter, would be referred to the coroner to establish the cause of death. He said there was no basis from the investigations conducted at that stage to conclude that a homicide had occurred.

The disagreement over the circumstances of Frederick’s death prompted his family to intensify their campaign for answers. They sought assistance from British authorities and pushed for a coordinated investigation into the case.

Their efforts eventually resulted in Frederick’s remains being repatriated to the UK last month. A second postmortem examination was subsequently carried out in Britain. The examination, however, raised further questions rather than providing the family with the clarity they had been seeking.

According to the UK coroner, some of Frederick’s organs were missing when his body was returned to Britain for further examination. His cause of death has therefore not yet been established and is currently recorded as “unascertained”.

The issue was raised during the opening of an inquest at West London coroner’s court last week. Senior coroner Lydia Brown said the Metropolitan police were now investigating Frederick’s death. The inquest proceedings have been suspended while police inquiries continue.

For Frederick’s family, the decision represents an important development after months of uncertainty and frustration.

In a statement, relatives said the coroner’s decision to suspend the inquest so that the Metropolitan police could conduct a criminal investigation represented a “significant turning point”. They expressed gratitude that British investigators had become involved and said justice for Frederick depended on authorities in both countries working together.

The family described Frederick as a deeply loved son, brother, father and grandson who had been at the centre of a close-knit family. They said his daughter should have been able to grow up with her father present rather than having to learn how to live without him.

The relatives have continued to demand a comprehensive explanation of what happened to Frederick and why questions surrounding his death have remained unresolved for so long.

“Eight months have passed since Andrew was taken from us,” the family said, describing the period since his death as an experience no family should have to endure. They said they had been forced to seek information and support themselves while dealing with the loss of a loved one and the disturbing circumstances surrounding his death.

The family also said they had commissioned an independent forensic pathologist and a private investigation after becoming dissatisfied with the level of progress surrounding the case. Earlier this year, they called for an urgent review of the policies governing British government assistance to families whose relatives die abroad.

Their concerns extend beyond the circumstances of Frederick’s death itself. The discovery that his organs were absent when his remains were returned to Britain has become another major question for the family, who are seeking an explanation from the relevant authorities.

They have called on Grenadian officials who possess information about the case to share it with Metropolitan police investigators and to cooperate fully with the British investigation.

The family said they hoped the suspension of the inquest would allow a complete and properly coordinated investigation to take place without further delay.

The involvement of the Metropolitan police marks a significant shift in the case. The force confirmed that it is investigating the death of 47-year-old Andrew Donald Frederick, who died in Grenada on 4 January.

A Metropolitan police spokesperson said Frederick’s family were being supported by specialist officers and confirmed that no arrests had been made.

“Mr Frederick’s family are being supported by specialist officers,” the force said, adding that inquiries remained ongoing.

Metropolitan police officers have also contacted the Royal Grenada Police Force to offer assistance and discuss how the investigation can be progressed. The involvement of the two police forces could allow investigators to examine evidence and information held in both jurisdictions as they attempt to establish the circumstances surrounding Frederick’s death.

The Grenadian authorities have indicated that the matter will proceed to the coroner’s court for the parish of Saint George. The coroner’s proceedings are expected to form part of the wider effort to determine the official cause and circumstances of Frederick’s death.

For the family, however, the questions surrounding his final days remain unanswered.

The initial private postmortem examination indicated homicide, while the later position communicated by Grenada’s public prosecution authorities was that there was insufficient evidence to establish that a homicide had taken place. The second examination in the UK has also failed to provide an immediate conclusion, with the cause of death currently recorded as unascertained.

The circumstances surrounding the missing organs have added another layer of concern. The family has said it wants urgent answers about why the organs were not present when Frederick’s body reached Britain and whether the absence has affected the ability of forensic specialists to determine how he died.

The case has consequently developed into a cross-border investigation involving forensic examinations, coroner proceedings and police inquiries in both countries.

The family has stressed that its objective is not simply to establish an official cause of death but to understand what happened to Frederick and ensure that those responsible, if wrongdoing is ultimately established, are held accountable.

They have also appealed for cooperation between authorities rather than further delays. With Metropolitan police investigators now involved and communication established with the Royal Grenada Police Force, the family hopes the investigation can progress through a coordinated examination of evidence from Grenada and the UK.

The inquest in London remains suspended while the police investigation continues. No arrests have been made, and no conclusion has been reached publicly regarding the circumstances of Frederick’s death.

As investigators continue their work, the family remains focused on obtaining answers about a death that has left them facing months of uncertainty. Their latest appeal is for British and Grenadian authorities to work together, share relevant information and pursue every available line of inquiry.

For Frederick’s relatives, the Metropolitan police investigation provides renewed hope that the circumstances surrounding his death can finally be established. But until investigators determine what happened on 4 January and explain the unresolved forensic questions, including the absence of his organs, the central mystery surrounding his death remains unanswered.