A video surfaced on social media on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, depicting an unidentified man being decapitated by multiple male individuals in a forested area. The location of the incident remains unconfirmed; police cannot determine whether it occurred in Matelot, Sans Souci, Toco, Valencia, or another district, and no timeline has been established. The TTPS Eastern Division, in collaboration with the Homicide Bureau of Investigations and the Cyber Crime and Social Media Unit, is actively investigating the video's origin, authenticity, and whether it is linked to any reported or unreported offence. Investigators are reviewing intelligence, examining missing persons reports, and assessing all available information. The public has been advised not to circulate or speculate about the video's contents, and the TTPS is appealing for information regarding the victim's identity, the incident location, or suspect movements.
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This is the 1st murder reported in Toco in 2026.
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