There is no set date for the autopsies of Sarah Smith and her two children, Phoenix and Genuine, who were found dead in a decommissioned Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) tank in Parlatuvier, Tobago.
Police sources told Guardian Media yesterday that officials from the Scarborough General Hospital Mortuary had hoped a pathologist from Trinidad would arrive in Tobago by this Thursday to conduct the post mortems. But up to yesterday morning, investigators still could not confirm a date.
Smith, originally from Trinidad, along with her three-year-old and 18-month-old children, had been missing since August 30. Their bodies were discovered on September 10, following a search operation.
A strong odour from the nearby tank led police officers to make the tragic discovery.
A friend said Smith moved to Tobago for a better life.
Smith’s mother, Jacqueline Wayne, reported her daughter missing after not hearing from her for several days.
Wayne had told officers she was concerned about her daughter’s unusual behaviour before her disappearance, including reports of Sarah hearing voices and walking around naked.
She then travelled to Tobago to help search for her.
Wayne had said she was having a hard time coming to terms with their deaths.
She could not be reached for comment yesterday.
Investigations are ongoing as the community remains in shock.