A young American man vacationing with his parents in the Bahamas was tragically found dead on a beach less than a day after arriving on the island, prompting concerns from his family about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Dinari McAlmont, 23, of Maryland, disappeared briefly during a dinner outing with his parents on Paradise Island in Nassau. The discovery of his body on April 6th, just twelve hours after their arrival, has left the McAlmont family devastated and questioning the events that led to his death.
According to Dinari’s mother, Michelle McAlmont, identifying her son’s remains was an incredibly traumatic experience. She reported that he appeared to have sustained injuries suggesting a possible assault. As she stated, “We are traumatized.”
The Royal Bahamas Police Force is currently investigating the incident, with Commissioner Shanta Knowles confirming they are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death.
Timeline of Events:
- Dinari McAlmont and his parents arrived in the Bahamas on April 5th.
- During dinner at a resort, Dinari briefly left his parents to retrieve a jacket.
- His parents reported him missing after being unable to locate him using phone tracking data.
- Dinari’s body was discovered on Paradise Island on April 6th.
The family had been staying at The Reef at Atlantis resort, which released a statement expressing their sorrow over the loss of a guest and confirming their full cooperation with authorities.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our guests,” the statement read. “Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. We are fully cooperating with the authorities as they conduct their investigation.”
This incident occurs amidst growing concerns about safety in Caribbean travel destinations. The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for several islands, including the Bahamas, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Netherlands Antilles and Turks and Caicos.
The advisory cautions travelers to be aware of potential risks to their safety and security, citing concerns that include elevated crime rates as well as warnings regarding “terrorism and kidnapping.”
