Search intensified for boyfriend of slain Manchester woman

The St Mary police have intensified their search for the boyfriend of a Manchester woman, who was shot dead on Sunday night, May 22 in Castle Gardens in the parish.

The man being sought is Patrick Moodie, alias ‘Chen’ or ‘Ramas’, of the Mason Hall/Look-Out district.

He is being sought in questioning for the murder of 30-year-old Samantha Lindsay, otherwise known as Trudy of Cudleigh district in Manchester.

It is believed that Lindsay was on her way to visit Moodie at the time of her death.

In an update, head of the St Mary police, Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay explained that the police are seeking to make a breakthrough in the case soon.

However, she is still appealing to anyone with information to contact the police.

Lindsay had been working in St Ann for some time, and had a relationship with Moodie.

Reports further are that residents heard explosions at about 9 pm in the Castle Gardens area, near to Grants Town in St Mary.

The police were seen and Lindsay was found on the ground with a bullet wound to the head.  She died at hospital. 

In the meantime, the brother of Lindsay, Marvin Lindsay has taken to Facebook and expressed his disbelief at his sister's killing. He has also posted a picture of the man the police are searching for.

Other persons have also expressed shock at the murder. 

Winsome Thompson commented on Lindsay's brother's page by saying: "My condolences goes out to you Marvin, Thelma, Trevour Serry and to the rest of the family. May her soul rest in peace."

While Dwight Johnson wrote: "Sorry to hear this bro that hard to go through. Stay strong and your family."

Another relative Tamara Lindsay expressed her anger by saying: "This makes me angry!! I'm sooo angry."