Detective Superintendent Antoine Daniels - Good morning ladies and gentlemen of the media. The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the identity of the female victim who was removed from the waters near Mills Creek, Pembroke on Friday 29th April 2011, as 45 year old Denise Evans-Wilkinson of Pembroke Parish.

On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service, I wish to express sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Miss Evans (pictured below left).

The brief circumstances of this case are that at 2pm on Friday 29th April 2011, Police received a report of what witnesses described as an unresponsive woman floating in the waters near Mills Creek.

Officers from the Police Marine Unit attended the area and removed the lifeless body of a female from the waters.

Officers from the Bermuda Police Service Forensic Unit were later that evening able to obtain the identity of the victim using various technological means.

The next of kin were informed and inquiries in an attempt to establish Miss Evans recent movements were commenced by detectives.

On Sunday a forensic examination was conducted of the deceased’s body which revealed that her death was not due to natural causes and as such police are treating this matter as suspicious.

An investigation team from the Serious Crime Unit is being led by Detective Inspector Michael Redfern and Sergeant Dennis Astwood and although there have been no arrests to date some progress is being made.

Investigators at this time are making an appeal to any persons that may have information about the recent movements of Miss Denise Evans, in particular during the previous 5 days leading up to the discovery of her body on Friday 29th April 2011.

Police also wish to speak to persons that may have any information regarding the unfortunate death of Miss Evans and encourage anyone with such information to contact Serious Crime Unit investigators on telephone number 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-8477.