ST. THOMAS -- A stateside couple visiting the island during the carnival season has been found stabbed to death in a vacation rental in the Sapphire Bay area, Kevin Jackson, VIPD public information officer has revealed.
The victims, husband and wife ages 73 and 67 respectively, sustained multiple stab wounds and were found at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Monday, however the incident may have occurred on Friday or Saturday, according to police reports.
The deceased identities and location in the U.S. are being withheld until notification of next of kin, Jackson said.
Sources with knowledge of the matter told VI Consortium that the incident took place at the Crystal Cove Resort on Sapphire Bay, on the island's east end.
Police are currently following some "strong" leads and are in search of a person of interest in the double homicide.
Jackson said more information will be forthcoming as the story continues to unfold.
Feature Image: Aerial view of the Crystal Cove Resort on Sapphire Bay, on St. Thomas' east end.
Image Credit: Trip Advisor
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