Decomposing body found in Giraudel

police do not crossThe decomposing body of a man was discovered in Giraudel on Saturday afternoon, according to reports reaching Dominica News Online.

A resident told DNO that the man, identified as Hildreth Johnson , was found by a neighbour on the bank of a small ravine.

The resident said that Johnson had been living in the area for a few weeks now and “was always on the block hanging out.”

He was reportedly last seen on Thursday.

Johnson is an ex police officer and a former insurance agent, who last worked at Sagicor.

DNO’s attempts to call the police PRO on the matter have so far been unsuccessful.

DNO will provide more information on the incident as soon as it becomes available.

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75 Comments

  1. Sad&Upset in the US
    April 18, 2013

    I am so saddened by this horrible news. I pray that our family members find comfort and peace of mind during this difficult time. It breaks my heart to learn of the manner in which Hildreth was found.
    For those of you who prefer to speculate on the circumstances surrounding his death or making all these unnecessary remarks, why don’t you just show some sympathy to the family. Remember we do not know how our life is going to end. Sounds like so much hatred. Have a heart for Heaven’s sake! Have some respect for the dead and stop talking like he was a wanderer. Don’t be so judgemental. Let God pass judgment. All this criticism need to stop. Remember we all have families and crap do happen. Think before you put your empty and distasteful thoughts on paper.
    Hildreth was a good guy. He is gone but not forgotten. Stop saying things that you are uncertain about and start examining your own conscience. Remember those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Some of you Dominicans will never, never change no matter what. RIP. My prayers are flowing.

    • April 18, 2013

      am happy for those kind words.people always say what they do not know.he left behind some beautiful kids.in a time like this peole sould show respect for the dead.i can,t stop crying i am so sad

      • Chevignon
        April 19, 2013

        Our father was an outstanding man and it seems that he has left us too soon.

    • Chevignon
      April 19, 2013

      Thanks

  2. Anonymous
    April 16, 2013

    Wait! Did LIz Xavier say that if a body is found decomposed it means that the person was murdered?!? Zor, that woman gone off the deep end!

  3. Anonymous
    April 16, 2013

    wow :-P
    he

  4. April 16, 2013

    To all of those idiots here, who claim to know what decompose means as they say I don’t, please read below and see where I based my response to the news article.

    The person below identified as “Fellow Umpire”, specifically said about Mr. Johnson: “Only on Thursday I saw you”. The news was reported on Saturday April 13th at 7:30pm; that would make it only about two days since Mr. Johnson was last seen–even if he was killed on the same day, when he was last seen.

    Even if he had died of natural causes, there is no way his body could be found decomposed or decomposing, because he could not have been dead for more than two days. Someone or a few people did the which seemed like decomposing the dead body–and that term means “parts of his body being pulling” or cut apart. Once again, that could not happen to a body that died two or three days ago.

    I know what the news article said, and I also know what decomposing or decomposed mean–if that word was “wrongly” used in the news report, that is none of my concern.

    However, I truly believe that the majority of you on this blog need wisdom, understanding, and knowledge–and so I suggest that you people should get down on your knees; that is the thing to do, instead of “wearing ignorance and stupidity on all parts of your body–I say no more.

    Fellow Umpire April 13, 2013

    Rest In Peace, Johnson. This news came as a shock. Only on Thursday I saw you. You are now in a better place. The Umpiring Fraternity will definitely miss you. You were a good umpire and I enjoyed working with you.
    Hope that justice will be served

    • Chevignon
      April 16, 2013

      I also hope that justice is served. May my father soul rest in peace. Give thanks

      • Anonymous
        April 18, 2013

        please accept my sympathy… He was family

  5. sad
    April 15, 2013

    Am from giraudel and we never use to have them things happening. None of us know how the mad died until. We get the report so let’s stop doing these guessing thing and let the police and other people in charge do there job. RIP mr johnson

  6. me
    April 15, 2013

    my deapest simpathy to you Rohan on the loss of your father, may you find comfort in the arms of God even in these time

  7. Justice and Truth
    April 15, 2013

    This is so sad to read and that he obviously died alone. While everyone is curious to know how he died, we should not speculate on the cause of his death. Let us wait after the autopsy is conducted.
    My heartfelt sympathy to all members of his family. The passing of a loved one and the shock of his sudden passing at that is not easy to bear. Through the love, compassion and consolation of God, may you be strengthened and comforted. God bless you!
    May his soul rest in peace. Amen!

  8. (.) (.)
    April 14, 2013

    So many assuming coroners on here, I wonder which one is real. Before all the fighting in here just go work in the morturary nah and you all will have the results faster

    • pathologist
      April 15, 2013

      unknown course of death due to decomposing state of body and my finding is final ( that is the common phrase of autopsy result lately

  9. April 14, 2013

    8-O but wat dat goin on dur na?? mr man didnt ave family na for dem to make a report??? wat is dis world turnin to?? nobody knows how he died only God…. cud b giraudel pple self da kill him or he jus died of sum illness., u cud never know. athough he was from vielle case nd he up dur for 3 weeks so mus be in bush he was stayin cuz nobody nmeva miss him!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • (.) (.)
      April 14, 2013

      Can’t you just wait on the results? That’s how false rumors spread. STAY LOST!!!

      • pathologist
        April 15, 2013

        we all are lost in dominica including you

    • Justice and Truth
      April 15, 2013

      You must be lost alright. :) Do not speculate how he died and say that someone or some people killed him. Do not accuse anyone of it. Why not wait after the result of the autopsy is revealed?

  10. April 14, 2013

    @what wasI thinking April 14, 2013

    @Lizavier, no one said that he was killed the article simply said”decomposing body was found”don’t be too quick to junp to conclusion.

    Why are you using my blog name in your stupid, idiotic comment?

    What are talking about me jumping to conclusion–what do you mean that “no one said he was killed” have you ever seen a “decomposing body” of four days that was still alive? Why do you think some the bloggers are writing the sentiments of sympathy–I guess it is because Mr. Johnson is now sitting a golden throne at his home eh!

    And to think that you have 12 others fools like yourself raising your comment against mine. Miss Mrs. Sir, or Madam, you do not know who you are addressing–it will be better for you and the fools with you to be quiet when you see my name with a comment.

    You are better of with me, just living a thumbs down–for that I do not care about, since I already know the ignorance of those who chose to thumbs down my comments–regardless of who they are.

    I am not speaking to unlearned and ignorant people like you and your counterpart. I am speaking to people with wisdom and understanding–I am not surprised to see the responses to my comments from you people of Dominica–just think about it–you and the 22, so far, who has thumbs down my comment here–and in all the other places where you do so.

    And one more thing:

    If Mr. Johnson’s body was not “decomposed” by someone or a few people they reason why he was found dead–even you claimed no one said he was killed, what foolishness!

    So are you claiming that he decomposed his own body before or after he killed himself, because he was found dead, didn’t he? You stupid, foolish, person! It must be that you do not know what decomposing means–but it is not my place to teach you.

    • Lady Day
      April 14, 2013

      Hahaha! I have red rubbsh before, but this one takes the cake.

      Note:
      A body can be decomposing because it died of natural causes, and not because it was killed! You would think that everyone understands that.

      Hahahah! Open your mind and a whole lot of rubbish spills out. Lord have mercy!

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2013

      I don’t think you know what decomposing means..if he died of natural causes his body would be decomposing after several days

    • ......
      April 15, 2013

      @LIZXAVIER:”If Mr. Johnson’s body was not “decomposed” by someone or a few people they reason why he was found dead–even you claimed no one said he was killed, what foolishness!

      PRICELESS!!!! really and you cursing people out? Well I guess DECOMPOSED has a new meaning damn fool

      • April 16, 2013

        @…… April 15, 2013

        –even you claimed no one said he was killed, what foolishness! This is not my claim, read from the
        whom I spoke to read it for yourself below

        pwhat wasI thinking April 14, 2013

        @Lizavier, no one said that he was killed the article simply said”decomposing body was.found”don’t be too quick to junp to conclusion
        erson

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2013

      lol!!!!!!!! I guess the only way someone can die is if they are killed!

    • Angry in Florida
      April 18, 2013

      @Lizavier sir, decomposing definitely means a dead body, not necessarily a ‘murdered’ body, now go tell that professor!!!

  11. lexxy
    April 14, 2013

    R.I.P Mr Johnson I remember us laughng and chating everytime we meet, :( its so sad

  12. Rasta Vibes
    April 14, 2013

    @Lizavier4Jesus :

    Lady you call yourself a Christian , but you always on here talking BS !!!! No one is giving Giraudel a bad name DNO is simply stating where the body was found , they also never stated that he was murdered , can’t we just wait until more information is provided . You’re all the way up in Canada but seems you know more that anyone else . SMH .. Seriously get a life !!!

    • April 15, 2013

      Rasta Vibes April 14, 2013

      Another set of stupidity. Would you please leave my blog out of you foolish comment. If you cannot read and understand I can; I do not need you senseless explanation. I am glad you know that I am a Christian. But do you know who you are–with your friends above?

      • ......
        April 15, 2013

        But you are the one LIZXAVIER self righteous idiot who can’t read and understand. Since when does DECOMPOSE mean someone was killed? So all the dead who were buried last week and their remains are in a state of decomposure were murdered? damn idiot.

  13. blessed
    April 14, 2013

    RIP Johnson. Your in a better place just hoping is natural causes.

    one thing i must say that is unrelated to this, is that why Dominicans like to fight with each other on DNO. Let us respect everybody’s comment. every body’s opinion differ. every time i come on DNO, i feel hatred and anger in some ppl comment. why? life is short.

    • Justice and Truth
      April 15, 2013

      There are some people who spew hatred and anger. There are others who provide their comments based on the comments of others, some of whom are not nice and complimentary in their response. They try to correct such people and, hopefully make them knowledgeable of facts, the truth. You must know how to differentiate between the two.

  14. Humility
    April 14, 2013

    Sad to hear of your passing. He also made his contribution to the Labour Movement through one the
    Trade Unions on the island.
    Trust that you had time to make your peace with God.

  15. ebeh weh
    April 14, 2013

    all of all you saying bout foul play….. i’m not saying it should be ruled out but the man was a sick man

    • Chevignon
      April 14, 2013

      Keep you all silly comment now is not the time for that. Sic of what ?

  16. old police
    April 14, 2013

    What happen people was not passing by the ravine often? was that ravine close to his own dwelling? was it that he was not checking his neighbors even though he had just begin leaving there for a few weeks? was his past profession scared any one? Will DNO find out and tell us if he had and chronic/known medical problem which could help us not think of fowl play?
    We knew him well and we know there are people of Vieille Case origin living in Giraudel. We are waiting for the updates police report autopsy anything

    • senior police
      April 15, 2013

      DNO what is wrong Here? Still no info

  17. Chevignon
    April 14, 2013

    Our father was a wonderful person. He will be sincerely missed by all. May his soul rest in peace.

    • Justice and Truth
      April 15, 2013

      Accept my sincere sympathy. When I read of it, I felt sad for him. May his soul rest in peace. May God give you the strength to cope with his passing. Pray and keep the faith.

  18. Chevignon
    April 14, 2013

    Rest in peace DADDY.

  19. Dready
    April 14, 2013

    Why are people rushing to judge. Cant you all wait for details of the cause of death. I know that ex-police officer from the opposite side of the country and living alone begs a lots of questions but please

  20. Pedroito
    April 13, 2013

    so admin where his photo nuh. photo Admin . get with the beat.

  21. juliana here in nj
    April 13, 2013

    this is a sad time for my family, may his soul RIP.

    • Chevignon
      April 14, 2013

      You’re right about that.

    • dee
      April 14, 2013

      Juliana my heartfelt sympathy to you and the family.

  22. April 13, 2013

    Let’s keep it real brothers sis no fight. God bless

  23. April 13, 2013

    My sympathy is extended to the family. We were schoolmates, relatives, and we grew up together in the village. My knowledge of you was quiet and kind. Hildreth, may your soul rest in peace, and may those who are left to mourn your passing find peace and solace, by the grace of God.

    There’s a time for everything under heaven.

  24. man from the west
    April 13, 2013

    ur jobs of the past have me questioning your death, even though i didnt know u

  25. Fellow Umpire
    April 13, 2013

    Rest In Peace, Johnson. This news came as a shock. Only on Thursday I saw you. You are now in a better place. The Umpiring Fraternity will definitely miss you. You were a good umpire and I enjoyed working with you.
    Hope that justice will be served.

    • Dismayed
      April 14, 2013

      How can anyone dislike a moment extending sympathies is beyond me. Mr Johnson , I am sad at how u passed. I knew in better times at sagicor, I knew u to begging on the streets.
      We are not always able or capable of being our brothers keeper. But sometimes we can sure try harder.

      • Sad&Upset in the U.S
        April 29, 2013

        Dismayed…. REALLY?

        Get your act straight! Why try to sympathize (Supposedly) and in the same breath you talk about him like a dog. If you can’t make a positive comment, Shut the hell up! Got it!Remember, he who laughs last laughs the best. People like you are so quick to identify the negative in people even in time of death. Be human for Heaven’s sake! When will you ever learn?

  26. kim
    April 13, 2013

    lord help us in da wii :-|

    • Jespen
      April 13, 2013

      For what specifically?

  27. #Reisdent#
    April 13, 2013

    This man is not a resident of Giraudel he is Just a visitor and is originally from Vielle Case so he has no one here to report him missing that’s why it wasnt reported…..

    • April 13, 2013

      What’s your point? Did anyone from Vieille Case know he was missing? In other words, because he wasn’t a resident there was no concern. Small minds.

      • concern
        April 13, 2013

        you are so right

      • Chocolate
        April 14, 2013

        I think what the person is trying to say is that’s the reason he was not missed, because he was not really known in the community and not that they wasn’t concern.

      • April 14, 2013

        @Dominican in the US April 13, 2013

        What do you mean by “what’s your point?” What is wrong with you people’s reading comprehension, whether you are living in Dominica or not?

        #Reisdent# seems to be a person from Giraudel; he or she said that Mr. Johnson is not from Giraudel–he was just a visitor. He was from Vielle-Case.

        This means that people from Giraudel would not know that he was missing to report him as a missing person–unfortunately his body was found there–why is this simple message so difficult for you to understand.

    • FRIEND
      April 14, 2013

      so whats your point.dose it matter where he was from?will the police treat his death any different if was a resident? for your information the process will be the same.thats how the law works.this man was a father a brother and a friend

      • The Truth
        April 15, 2013

        retarded bcuz he was not leaving there (Giraudel) one could assume that he had retuned to his previous dwelling and not miss him.SIMPLE!

    • poor
      April 14, 2013

      you are not making sense do’nt be selfish

  28. ....................
    April 13, 2013

    Real sad Mr Johnson seem to have living alone then.Real Sad Indeed. RIP BROTHER!

    • concern
      April 13, 2013

      please do not say what you do not know.he was not leaving alone.is this the first person they found dead since you on this earth?things happen only god knows.let the police do their job. as he was also one may his soul RIP

  29. Shameless
    April 13, 2013

    RIP Cpl. Johnson. I know your former brothers in arms (CDPF) will leave no stones unturned in this investigation. May your family and friends find comfort in knowing that you are in a better place.

    Assertive, NOT Agressive! :( :( :(

  30. out south
    April 13, 2013

    Yes really sad wonder if is not someone that kill the poor guy. Shake my Head

  31. Bee
    April 13, 2013

    What is going in Da? Body found and no one was reported missing so this guy did not have any family? This is real sad poor guy. May he rest in peace. I hope he was’nt a murder victim.

    • think before u speak
      April 13, 2013

      So are you saying that Dominica is the only country a person can not have any family members?…you could have simply kept it to may his soul rest in peace etc…we are often too quick to cry down or country…i am tired of ppl speaking of Dominica as if we are in Middle Earth where strange things happen unlike any where else

      • Tom
        April 13, 2013

        But Dominicans are the ones checking everyone’s BEFF in D/ca before a fly lands on the patio half the country knows about it

      • ()
        April 13, 2013

        You are too thin skin the persons comment is 100% correct. Everyone cannot have your opinion.
        Very sad indeed.Must have been living alone.From what i know of this man he was a nice man.May he R.I.P

      • April 13, 2013

        @think before u speak April 13, 2013

        Same here! This means that you said for me also.

        However, I wish that people would not use my loving Giraudel, to do their dirty work. If this man’s body was found decomposed, according to the news article–it is clear that someone, or a few people took part in his killing–but alas, alas, alas! Why can’t man respect the Life of his fellow-man?

        I am not a person who says “rest in peace” to someone who dies–especially that I did not know their lifestyle, throughout their existence.

        However, I will hope that Johnson has gone to his grave to wait for the resurrection of Jesus Christ–it is now up to his family and close friends to live in the Spirit with memories of him–and on his behalf.

      • anothaonebitesthedus
        April 14, 2013

        Middle earth is in Africa and many great things happen there.

      • what wasI thinking
        April 14, 2013

        @Lizavier, no one said that he was killed the article simply said”decomposing body was.found”don’t be too quick to junp to conclusion.

      • dee
        April 14, 2013

        The reason I said what is going on in DA because a body was found last mouth in the bushes in an other village, and if anyone did not observed him missing.

    • Bee
      April 14, 2013

      Sorry I’am taking back my words knowing him he has families. Hildreth my heart aches to hear to shocking news of your death. RIP bro. No one knows when, where and how.

    • Anthony
      April 14, 2013

      Hildreth was sick as far as I know and he played the Galbanzo well…RIP my friend :cry:

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