Marlene Coudray's daughter found dead in Jamaica

San Fernando Mayor Marlene Coudray with her granddaughter Danielle, seven. Danielle’s mom Michelle, had been reported missing in Jamaica where she was been living and working as a teacher. Guardian photo

The search for the Michelle Coudray, the daughter of San Fernando mayor Marlene Coudray, has ended in tragedy. Police in Jamaica have reported that Michelle's badly burnt body was found in a cane field. She had been living and working in that country as a teacher.

Michelle Coudray was reported missing on June 2.

Michelle Coudray

The Trinidad Guardian quoted the News Editor of the Gleaner newspaper, Adrian Frater, as saying the body was burned beyond recognition. Frater said friends confirmed her identity by her teeth and a bracelet she wore. 

Mayor Coudray received the devastating news Monday evening. Local media reports in Port of Spain said Police found the body near to where Michelle was last seen.

Coudray is heading to Jamaica with her partner, Larry Achang, to confirm the identity and bring home the remains of her daughter.

On Monday, before learning of Michelle's death the mayor made a passionate appeal for her daughter's safe return. 

“If someone has her, please release my daughter. She has three young children who are missing her,” she said. 

Michelle was 38. She was last seen at about 12.30 am on June 2 in the Cornwall Courts area of St James, a few metres from her Montego Bay apartment, Jamaican media reported. 

Michelle's mom has been taking care of her daughter's children, who are 11, seven and five years old.

Michelle's last visit to Trinidad was for her son's birthday on May 6. She stayed until the end of month. Her mother said Michelle called on May 31 to say she had arrived safely.

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