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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) says the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge has now been officially ruled a drowning, with no signs of foul play.
It said the position follows the final postmortem report submitted earlier this week by the three internationally renowned pathologists.
The GPF said that a comprehensive postmortem examination, including toxicology and DNA testing, was carried out and that the findings showed no signs of acute injury or trauma present, the toxicology results showed ethanol levels consistent with postmortem decomposition and that sexual assault kit and DNA analysis for potential suspects were negative.
In addition, the GPF said that the findings found that the skin and airway changes were in line with prolonged submersion and drowning and that there was no evidence of restraint, struggle, removal, and return of the body.
The pathologists concluded that Younge drowned, likely sank to the bottom of the pool, and later surfaced due to natural decomposition processes common in tropical climates.
Younge’s body was discovered on April 24, 2025, in the swimming pool of the Double Day International Hotel. The child was reportedly last seen by her grandmother on April 23, 202,5 in the hotel’s swimming pool. Her body was found floating in the same pool the following morning.
The GPF said that upon learning of the incident, it launched a thorough investigation.
The GPF said the child’s family raised several concerns, citing her ability to swim and alleging the possibility of sexual assault, forced drowning elsewhere, and ritualistic activity.
“These concerns were taken seriously and fully explored in collaboration with forensic experts,” the police said.
The certified findings from the autopsy confirmed that her death was consistent with drowning, and no evidence of trauma, assault, or any other criminal activity was found.
The findings support an earlier report submitted by Retired Canadian homicide investigator Leonard McCoshen, who concluded that there was no foul play.
force said.
The police say they are currently preparing the case file for submission to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for her perusal and legal opinion.
The GPF in its statement extended its “heartfelt condolences” to the Younge family adding that it remains committed to transparency and justice.
