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Police: Death of Lucy Lindquist Ruled A Homicide

Lucy Lindquist was found in her car on August 20, with multiple stab wounds. VIPD now says she was murdered.

Lucy Lindquist, age 56, was found dead in a car on August 20, 2021.
Lucy Lindquist, age 56, was found dead in a car on August 20, 2021. (Virgin Islands Police Department)

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —On August 20, 2021, police say they discovered the body of Lucy Linquist in a car in Vista Concordia. At the time, the Virgin Islands Police Department did not confirm if foul play was involved, although the victim had multiple stab wounds.

On Tuesday, police confirmed that the death of Lucy Lindquist, age 56 of Morningstar Circle has been officially classified as a homicide. "According to the autopsy, the stab wounds Lindquist suffered caused her death," said Police Spokesman Toby Derima.

VIPD Detectives are investigating this case and urge anyone with information to call 911, the Crime TipLine at (340) 778-4950, or Crime Stoppers USVI at (800) 222-TIPS.

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