In Westmoreland, Jamaica, the disappearance of two siblings, 20-year-old Kerrick Moodie and 22-year-old Keneisha Moodie, has taken a dark twist as suspicions arise that they were murdered over involvement in scamming activities.
The distraught mother, Stephany Edwards, reveals a heartbreaking account of her efforts to guide her children away from a life of crime.
Speaking to Observer Online, Edwards disclosed that her children were immersed in the dangerous world of scamming for money.
The mother of five expressed deep sorrow as she acknowledged her daughter’s involvement in criminal activities.
“Mi grow dem up the best mi can, and she gets herself involved in criminal activity, weh she nuh supposed to be involved inna. Her name all over the news. Mi has been talking and talking to try my best to curve dem out of it,” lamented Edwards.
Keneisha Moodie’s troubled past includes a charge in 2021 related to her association with the Kings Valley Gang.
Authorities found her in possession of ammunition, and she was identified as the alleged girlfriend of the gang’s leader, Derval Williams.
The secretive nature of the gang, as described by Edwards, seems to have led to the tragic outcome that is now unfolding.
Edwards disclosed that despite her persistent efforts to guide her children onto the right path, they remained entangled in criminal activities.
“Dem very secretive suh dis a di outcome of it. So because mi always a quarrel and mi always talk to them and always try to get them on the right side and fi walk pan the right path. Mi grow dem up the best mi can,” she shared with Observer Online.
Keneisha, who had secured employment in Black River, opted to leave her job, leaving her family surprised. “Mi surprised, she [Keneisha] got a job at Black River, and mi found out seh she goes to work.
She sits down at home seh she a do her own business, deh yah a sell pan line,” recounted the grieving mother.
As the investigation into the disappearance of Kerrick and Keneisha Moodie continues, the police are faced with the challenging task of uncovering the details surrounding their suspected murder.
Authorities are expected to explore connections between the siblings and criminal networks, shedding light on the possible motives behind this tragic incident.
The community of Westmoreland is left grappling with shock and grief as they come to terms with the loss of two young lives.
The Moodie family’s harrowing experience serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive influence of criminal activities in specific communities, leaving families torn between the desire to protect their loved ones and the harsh reality of the dangers that lurk within.
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