Elderly Tarreau woman reported missing

Daniel disappeared on November 1
Daniel disappeared on November 1

An elderly woman residing in Tarreau has been reported missing.

She is Veronica Daniel, 86, whose relatives told DNO that she disappeared on Tuesday morning (November 1) and has not been seen since.

A relative told DNO that Daniel was living with a daughter, who went to bed around midnight on Tuesday. She woke up around 5:00 am to realize her mother was not in her bed. She conducted a search through the entire house but the elderly woman was not found.

An alarm was raised and relatives immediately began searching for Daniel.

Relatives were told that a person fitting Daniel’s description was seen in  Copthall and a search was launched in the area but that proved futile.

A the time of her disappearance, Daniel was wearing a black and white dress.

A report has been made to the police and relatives are desperately trying to locate her.

Many elderly persons have been reported missing in Dominica in recent times.

On October 4, 81-year old Ettiene Charles , also known as “Charlo,” from the Kalinago Territory, left his home for the Kalinago Council Office and has not been seen since.

On Saturday, October 23, 79-year-old Lawrence Joseph, from Vieille Case, disappeared from Bath Estate without a trace.

Any one with information about the missing persons are asked to call the Criminal Investigations Department at telephone numbers 266 5164, 266 5165 and 266 5119 or Crime stoppers Dominica at telephone number 1-800-8477.

Ettienne Charles of the Kalinago Territory has been missing since October 4
Ettienne Charles of the Kalinago Territory has been missing since October 4
Lawrence Joseph disappeared on October 23
Lawrence Joseph disappeared on October 23

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69 Comments

  1. Whitey
    November 8, 2016

    But wait , now i checking I see that lady at the stadium on Thursday morning, Boy is that face. she had on a flare curve dress like, now i checking that.

  2. November 8, 2016

    :( Not too long we had a man confessing about a murder, the Bajan. he talked about some kind of spirit telling him to do it .This man could be in some kind of evil plot with satan for souls .We need all the churches to pray over Coptall and all over the Island ,God bless this beautiful country of ours and countinue to protect DA.

  3. Ideal
    November 7, 2016

    Too many of our elders go missing now, what is happening. One wants to believe they must be human sacrifices going on on our island. Where can they go everybody knows everybody in their area. It looks like no one cares as before where we looked out for each other. Strange things happening in Dominica now, too many strange sudden deaths even of young able people. Soon it will be our children. We need to care and look out for each other.

  4. this day
    November 7, 2016

    To editor DNO kindly run a list with names pictures of missing persons from July to now put out some let’s see if we get some results on a person or two christmas is coming let families be merry this season I also on marpin 2k4,Matt hot seat and other media houses.
    I’m asking for your support on this Dominica
    echo that to DNO

  5. this day
    November 7, 2016

    will the family members are.hurting , sad and hopeless to our missing persons. The police PRO won’t come and talk to us. so I’m now calling on the church’s we need your voice now

    pastors and priests we need prayer

  6. q
    November 7, 2016

    Why is it that the authorities are not making any statements in regards to these missing persons. Commissioner Carbon you are quick to come on the air to tell citizens that you will not stand for persons calling the radio inciting violence, however I have yet to hear you tell citizens, especially the elderly, to be cautious when leaving their homes. Say Something! Let the public know that you are doing something! Where is the Minister for National Security??? You are not doing your jobs!

  7. Big Bannan
    November 6, 2016

    Witchcraft is in high rev in Dominica . Like it or not. It’s a fact .

    • indira Ghandi
      November 7, 2016

      Awa,something is seriously wrong.
      what about the young girl that went missing from castlebruce?
      Has she been found?

  8. forker
    November 5, 2016

    is somebody during ritual in this place just asking..dominica is too small for this the devil hand is idle jesus do something now

  9. forreal
    November 5, 2016

    for a country with it’s mega populace this is becoming ridiculous….what’s up with all this MIA happenings,,are we experiencing alien abductions or so it seems,i mean come on,in a little village tarreau or any of the other villages in dominca where these incidents occur, it’s had to believe people can go missing and no one sees, really!!! in these ghost town villages…give me a break

    • Fatthead
      November 7, 2016

      My friend such questioning only happen on TV and out of d/can.

  10. Tell the Truth
    November 5, 2016

    While doing chores, in the kitchen washing dishes and cooking, at quiet times as these, in a pensive manner and with the US Catholic Network on, I get ideas. It happens all the time. Hope they are inspiration. :)
    Was she able to walk well by herself?
    What was her mental capacity like?
    I hope in investigating, the police will ask:
    Was the door unlocked? At that time was it locked “with the key” and the key placed in a secure place where she would not be able to find it to unlock the door? Was the key left in the lock?
    Was the door tampered with?
    When the family went to bed, was she in her room or was she up sitting in the living room, etc.?
    The above should determine if she opened the door and walked out by herself or not.

    • November 5, 2016

      Tell the Truth:

      Thank you for your comment.

      You are asking excellent questions.

      I hope the family members and the police will ask these questions and act upon them.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill.

      • Tell the Truth
        November 5, 2016

        The poor lady. I thought later, when the daughter awoke did she immediately realize her mother was missing?
        My heart goes out to the missing people and their relatives. It is stressful for them not knowing what happened to their loved ones, where they are.and hoping they are not suffering.
        It is hard to think that the elderly would be ill-treated by a wicked person.
        I pray for her safe return.
        At such times as this, God is calling us to love and good works, especially those who are not and do nothing to help others.
        I like to state, God knows what happened to the lady and where she is. If only we knew.

  11. Tell the Truth
    November 5, 2016

    Try to keep your elderly safe at all times.
    Dominican folks, our country is not as safe as it was in those days when we would leave doors unlocked, windows opened and went to bed. Know that the enemy is restless and never sleeps.
    If you have an elderly family in the home, one who may be mentally impaired, take precaution to keep the doors locked at all times. Make your windows also secured.
    If an elderly of all say he/she is going out, find out where to. If it is only for a walk, you may need to accompany him/her. Even though you may be busy, in no way should you neglect him/her.. They are your wards, to protect. Never be too busy for them so that you will have no regret. Remember, they took care of you when you were babies and youths. Do likewise for them at their stage.
    I am a genuinely concerned person, not only in words, taught well by my disciplined, religious parents. With the help of God, anything I can do to help, be it from afar, also in prayers.

  12. Jonny
    November 5, 2016

    whats up with this tarroux area 8-O

  13. TIna Alexander
    November 5, 2016

    What about this young lady also missing this year ?https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/crime-court-law/whereabouts-of-missing-woman-remains-a-mystery-police-appeal-for-assistance/ DNO I think this deserves some investigative journalism . Someone knows something surely! USE Crime Stoppers folks! I make this six missing people this year that I know about!

    • November 5, 2016

      Tell the Truth:

      Thank you for this another caring comment and your wise advice.

      Please continue to pour out. People will be helped. It is one of the ways you can by the will of God serve your generation.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill.

      • Tell the Truth
        November 5, 2016

        Thank you Reverend:
        God has shielded me and protected me from much. He has made me wise and alert. I always ask for His protection.
        I always try to help in whatever manner I could. Distance is not a problem. Wherever we reside we could try to help also in prayers and ask others to do likewise.
        The saying, “God is only a prayer away.” :) Have you heard this one?
        You know, as the local Media report, we too have our share in Toronto.
        God bless!

  14. TIna Alexander
    November 5, 2016
  15. TIna Alexander
    November 5, 2016
  16. Freddy
    November 5, 2016

    So lawrence joseph is missing … He was last seen in copthall .. Now veronica Daniel is missing and was last seen in copthall… Thats interesting.. Something weired is going on here..

  17. Kodak King
    November 4, 2016
  18. Tell the Truth
    November 4, 2016

    This is disheartening. Remember the man from Pointe Michel who also disappeared at the time of the bi-election. As far as we know he was not found.
    If it is evil works, it will appear to flourish for now but not forever.
    There is a God above who knows, sees and hears all things. He will repay everyone according to their deeds.
    Tell the Evil One to be gone from our midst.
    Keep the Holy Spirit of God in your heart, mind, home and surroundings.
    Making the Sign of the Cross will ward off the enemy and his evil acts.
    Blessing your home, your family and yourselves with Holy Water will help and grant peace.
    Call on the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ often.
    Catholics, you know the I Believe in God, the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed.
    Never fail to also pray the Holy Rosary and call on the Holy Name of the Ever Blessed Virgin Mary. God gave Her to us as our Intercessor and also Protector.
    The enemy fears her most. We also have many Heavenly protectors, the Saints.

    • Tell the Truth
      November 4, 2016

      Prayers can be prayed wherever we are. Pray daily, the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel and our Guardian Angel Prayer. If some of your do not know these prayers, let me know. I will inform you about them via DNO.
      God bless and protect everyone, especially the elderly. May He eradicate whatever type of evil is in Dominica and caste them into Hell. Lord, hear our prayer and pleading.

  19. CONSCIOUS
    November 4, 2016

    Dominica should have special facilities for dementia and alzheimers patients.

  20. CONSCIOUS
    November 4, 2016

    I am caring for the elderly suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer. It is a very hard job because these people feel they are suppose to be independent. Though they may be sick in one way they can still be very intelligent and have tricks. They will be aware you are monitoring them as nature calls and you enter the bathroom they are into some mischief. while you are watching them they are watching you. The biggest problem i have found is the denial of children responsible for the elderly. The lack of knowledge and acceptability of the disease in our family.

  21. Betty
    November 4, 2016

    This is very funny
    Very fishy
    Very weird

  22. this day
    November 4, 2016

    yes DNO is not only senior citizens what about the young man Julius Anto Jno Jules 49 old of Higjh St

  23. Dave Bertrand
    November 4, 2016

    What is happening in Dominica? Every week or every other week someone is either missing or dead. Let’s keep on praying for Dominica.

    • Just Passing Through
      November 5, 2016

      Dave like you I worry about the deaths and missing in Dominica we hear so much about, then I stop to think that everyday somewhere, someone dies. Everyday, someone goes missing somewhere. We believe nothing bad or unsettling should happen in Dominica but that thought is not reality.

      Yes, let us keep praying but as we pray, tell the Lord above “Thy Will will be done.” It is shocking to visualize but our loved ones will die and so will all of us someday.

      Therefore nothing unusual is happening in Dominica except awareness. People go missing for a number of reasons, When I was younger people used to die everyday, but if that person was not a friend or relative or from the same Village or Town, chances are we would not hear about it.

      Today we have the internet, that is what has changed instant reporting and it hurts when we hear it and pray for the safety of all the missing and sympathize with the families of the Dead. May their soul rest in peace.

  24. observer
    November 4, 2016

    there is a serial killer in dominica

    • November 7, 2016

      A serial killer :?:

      I would be disappointed in the police if they are not at least taking this possibility into consideration.

      They would first do a comparative study of all the ”missing” cases and look for a common denominator.

      Many people on the island could do the same thing.

      It is vital to move on this. Serial criminals are addicted to their crime. They strike again and again. The violence usually escalates getting worse each time.

      If these cases involve kidnapping they may include torture and end in death. However the victims are sometimes held a long time.

      There should be reports from the police. The public ought to know what the police are going.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill.

  25. Yuyu
    November 4, 2016

    This is an elderly woman I am sure that she wears some sort of nightwear to sleep. She was in bed before the daughter when to bed at midnight. The daughter woke up at 5: 00 am and the elderly woman was not in bed or anywhere in the house. She later said that at the time of disappearance she was wearing a black and white dress. The last time the daughter saw her she was in her night wear. Old people do not sleep in dresses or home clothes like young people.

    • November 7, 2016

      There is something wrong here.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. (Former Licensed Private Investigator)

  26. winston warrington
    November 4, 2016

    People suffering from dementia disappear all over the world. Last year alone over half.a million elderly went missing in China.it appears that we will have to adopt a more vigilant approach to elderly care; this is one of the paradoxes of long life.

  27. cameron
    November 4, 2016

    Someone is selling souls in Dominica,the devil is taking over.

    • zandoli
      November 4, 2016

      Something must be seriously wrong with people like you. This is 2016, get into the 21 century.

      • November 5, 2016

        Sorry, zandoli.

        The opinion Cameron has expressed does not mean there is something wrong with her. It means she is thinking “outside the box”. That is something many Dominicans are afraid to do :!: But they are not the ones with the answer are they :?:

        Dominica is being hit by something from the other side.

        Remember the manifestations of evil in the schools a few years ago? It happened on one or two other islands at the same time.

        This will make many of you shudder. But what is needed are Spirit filled pastors who will lead their congregations in an advance of spiritual warfare against this “thing” until it flees your island.

        James 4 :7

        Ephesians 6:10-18

        2 Corinthians 10:4-5

        Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist. 8)

    • Betty
      November 4, 2016

      Thank u very much

    • Tell the Truth
      November 4, 2016

      I read this comment of yours on a previous article. I neither gave you thumbs up or down.
      Whoever is doing these evil acts, can never touch their souls.
      God created them. Their souls are from God and will return to God for judgment. Absolutely no human can touch their souls. They can touch their body, force them to do wrong, do something to them and interfere with their blood but not their souls.

    • Me
      November 4, 2016

      Those who make deals with the devil are selling THEIR OWN SOULS. They are not selling other’s souls, they are selling their souls just to gain the world. Voodoo, obeah, lougawou, soukouyant, lajables. Too many of these in Dominica which is one of the reasons we are experiencing so many natural disasters. Stop making deals with the devil making your mother, father ,sister , brother, cousin , friend or neighbor disappear in order to get money to buy the world. The country has turned upside down…………

      • November 7, 2016

        Witchcraft is forbidden in the Bible.

        There are different forms of witchcraft. Voodoo and obeah are popular expressions of witchcraft in the Caribbean but there are others. They draw their power from the devil who wants to be worshipped even if people don’t realize they are doing so. The power is sometimes attributed to the spirits of their ancestors or dead animals but this is not so.

        This kind of practice attracts immorality, and crime because it involves demons. It brings natural disasters. It causes what uninformed people call ”bad luck” because it moves people out from under God’s protection.

        Some politicians have suggested that voodoo, or obeah should be legally registered as a recognized ”religion”. This shows how destitute and void of God’s truth certain government leaders are. Either they don’t think their country has enough problems or they have no understanding of the harm caused by trafficking with devil.

        Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill.

    • November 5, 2016

      Obviously this is an attack of Satan. :twisted:

      I am not qualified :idea: to say how he is doing it. It would include demons which are the devil’s angels. It likely involves human beings who have not received Christ as their Savior and are deep enough in sin to be under his control. The sins they commit and their lifestyles leave them open to evil.

      People are slow to admit these realities. :( But there are specific practices that attract powerful dark forces to a locality and trigger an attack of evil. This can happen to a rural area, village, town, or city. 8-O Sometimes the attack will be concentrated in a house so we get things like ”haunted” houses which by the way have nothing to do with the spirits of the dead. I will refrain from naming particular sins :oops: because it would not help to set off a fire storm.

      What would help is soul searching and genuine repentance in the light of the Word of God.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill.

  28. nj
    November 4, 2016

    wow this is getting serious

    • Tell the Truth
      November 4, 2016

      Too serious.

  29. %
    November 4, 2016

    Do we really have a police force on island?…So many people have been reported missing over the past two years,and the police has not been treating the matter with any level of seriousness..It’s almost like ITS NOT THEIR DARN BUSINESS…That’s what the people get when you have SQUARE PEGS IN ROUND HOLES!!!!!

    • BEB
      November 4, 2016

      Would u believe that the persons from a certain community would know the area better than the police officers working in the community? Most of the time these police officers are from other districts. Police are no super humans, they work with the information which u and I supply them. I don’t share ur view when u stated “That’s what the people get when u have square pegs in round holes”

    • Happy38
      November 4, 2016

      Since you seem to be able to do a better job than the police, why don’t you step in and bring those missing people home? Is it the polices’ fault that they are missing? Is it Dominica only that people go missing without a trace?

    • ????????
      November 5, 2016

      Well since you are not a square peg in a round hole, and you seem to know it all, then find them.

  30. A. George
    November 4, 2016

    so sad.. hope she is found soon.

  31. LETS PRAY
    November 4, 2016

    Let us pray for her safe and speedy return. Are our elderly citizens being sold/sacrificed by agents of Satan. Our country has changed and we must return to GOD. We must continue to be vigilant and hopeful. Please cooperate with the police and help in the search.

    • Tell the Truth
      November 4, 2016

      I am not a superstitious person. However, I tend to believe that they are stolen and sacrificed to Satan. It is scary that someone evil is going about doing this.
      It is a Call from God to pray, pray, pray, for the elderly, other nationals and Dominica in general.
      Lord, please put a hand and help also to find these elderly.

  32. john doe
    November 4, 2016

    these are only the senior citizens and what about the number of young and middle aged people ………………….?

  33. zandoli
    November 4, 2016

    DNO
    Can you find out whether these people suffered from some form of dementia? If so, that would be a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of putting safety measures in place to reduce the incidence of people so affected from walking away from their homes.

    • STAR
      November 4, 2016

      AT 86 YEARS OLD CAN YOU WALK SO FAR AWAY FROM YOUR HOME WITHOUT A TRACE

    • Tell the Truth
      November 4, 2016

      So many of them every week? Their disappearance is abnormal.
      I expect the police will talk to their relatives about their mental capacity.

    • November 4, 2016

      That is so true, individuals that have Dementia tend to loose their bearings, there is foundation in Dominica called the Dominica Dementia foundation, look them up on facebook etc

  34. On behalf of Jesus
    November 4, 2016

    Serious cases of Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. Sure that they are around but does not remember their way back home or if they are missing at all.

    • whoosh
      November 4, 2016

      And you’re so sure of this because the missing person is sitting in your living room and she is unable to tell you who she is and whence she came from? Do us all a solid and call the police, so they can pick her up and return her to her family.

    • country woman
      November 4, 2016

      All of a sudden all our elderly people have Alzheimer’s? this is very serious, and we need to ask our selves why????? Prayer is needed in this land.

    • Ron
      November 4, 2016

      Demensia and altimemers is nothing new. They have been with us for ages. have you ever heard people just disappearing like that before???

    • Tell the Truth
      November 4, 2016

      Why would it happen to some of them? This is ground for concern that some evil work is in the offing. We still hope they will be found.

  35. Real recognize Real
    November 4, 2016

    Lets hope there’s not a serial killer or kidnapper running around

    • Ronald's Woman
      November 4, 2016

      Or some elderly person focused pervert

      • November 8, 2016

        There are adults drawn to children.

        There are men attracted to men and women to women.

        There are men and women with animals.

        So it is likely there are people who in their twisted perversions are focused on the elderly although this is a new one to me.

        If this is such a case it is taking on the appearance of a serial criminal. These are repeat offenders. They crave the excitement of being more daring each time. The violence has a tendency to escalate. They sometimes move from one part of the country to another, and are often working in the locality where they strike.

        It would be wise (1) to tell our seniors not to let strangers into their homes, (2) not to go out alone after dark, (3) if they are out walking they should not accept a ride from a stranger, (4)
        and keep their windows closed, and doors locked at night.

        Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill.

    • Betty
      November 4, 2016

      That’s wat i thinking
      That’s the third one

    • Tell the Truth
      November 4, 2016

      Wickedness is everywhere. Keep a close tab also on the children.

      • November 8, 2016

        Yes indeed, keep your precious children on a short leash (so to speak).

        Know where they are and who they are with.

        Don’t allow them to go places alone or wonder off.

        School teachers should take a few minutes to talk to their classes and give them some safety trips. It could be called ”Stranger proofing”.

        Suggested tips (rules).

        (a) Don’t talk to strangers.

        (b) Don’t get into a car – or go into a house – with a stranger.

        (c) Don’t go on for a walk by yourself in the bushes – a park – or any place you are not familiar with.

        (d) If you must walk to or from school when ever possible walk with a friend or in a group. Stay together when you can.

        (e) Tell your teacher or parents if anybody bothers you.

        (f) If you are taking a bus to or from school get off at the school or your home. Don’t let anybody talk you into getting off at a different stop with them, or going any place with them after school without your parent’s permission.

        Sincerely,…

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