A 29-year-old Sarrot man has been formally charged with the murder of 16-year-old Zaheid Shervin St Ville, whose remains were discovered in Sarrot, Castries, on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) confirmed that Noah Nurse was charged on Wednesday, November 4, and appeared before the First District Court, where he was remanded to the Bordelais Correctional Facility until December 1, 2026.
St Ville, who had been reported missing on October 22, was positively identified by family members during a post-mortem examination conducted on November 3.
According to police, the examination determined that the teenager died from cerebral hypoxia secondary to asphyxia caused by manual strangulation.
Authorities indicated that DNA testing will also be conducted to provide further confirmation of the identification.
The RSLPF has extended condolences to St Ville’s family and loved ones as investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death continue.
