Grenada’s former PM calls for probe into ex-Senator Neilon Franklyn’s death
Key Points(5)
- Former Prime Minister of Grenada and Chairman of the New National Party (NNP), Dr.
- Keith Mitchell, has called for an independent investigation into the death of former senator Neilon Franklyn, who was confirmed to have died after consuming a lethal substance.
- Franklyn, described by Mitchell as “a young man of immense promise,” was appointed to the Senate under the NNP’s administration.
- In a statement shared on his social media pages, Mitchell expressed deep personal grief, noting that Franklyn was not only a colleague but also part of his extended family circle.
- “The confirmation that his death resulted from the consumption of a lethal substance is both alarming and unacceptable,” Mitchell said.
Former Prime Minister of Grenada and Chairman of the New National Party (NNP), Dr. Keith Mitchell, has called for an independent investigation into the death of former senator Neilon Franklyn, who was confirmed to have died after consuming a lethal substance.
Franklyn, described by Mitchell as “a young man of immense promise,” was appointed to the Senate under the NNP’s administration. In a statement shared on his social media pages, Mitchell expressed deep personal grief, noting that Franklyn was not only a colleague but also part of his extended family circle.
“The confirmation that his death resulted from the consumption of a lethal substance is both alarming and unacceptable,” Mitchell said. “In light of this, I call on the Government of Grenada to immediately commission a thorough and independent investigation conducted by a credible agency outside of our jurisdiction so that the circumstances of this tragedy can be fully uncovered. The people of Grenada, and Neilon’s grieving family, deserve nothing less than swift and transparent justice. Those responsible for this act must be held accountable.”
Confirmation of the cause of death came from Trinidadian pathologist Dr. Hubert Daisley, who reported that Franklyn had ingested ethylene glycol, a toxic chemical commonly found in antifreeze coolant used in vehicles. Daisley said the substance was detected in Franklyn’s organs and noted that samples were taken back to Trinidad for further testing.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the lethal substance may have been mixed into a drink given to Franklyn, but authorities have not issued any confirmation.
The former senator’s death has sparked shock and suspicion across Grenada, with Mitchell insisting that only an impartial, external investigation will bring closure.
