Wednesday, April 23, 2025

• 1:00 PM: Adrianna Younge, 11, arrived at the Double Day Hotel in Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, with her grandmother and other relatives for an afternoon swim.
• Between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM: Adrianna reportedly disappeared. Family members immediately began searching the hotel premises, including the pool, but found no trace of her.
• Unable to access the hotel’s security cameras, relatives reviewed footage from a neighboring property, which showed no evidence that Adrianna had left the hotel.
• 8:00 PM: News of Adrianna’s disappearance spread rapidly on social media, drawing a large crowd of concerned citizens to the hotel.
• 11:59 PM: The Guyana Police Force issued a statement suggesting Adrianna had been abducted by a vehicle, a claim disputed by her family, who maintained she had not left the premises according to the available video evidence. The family and supporters remained at the hotel entrance throughout the night.

Thursday, April 24, 2025

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Frustration boiled over as relatives and residents blocked the road near the Double Day Hotel, burning objects in protest over the handling of the case.
• President Dr. Irfaan Ali personally contacted Adrianna’s mother, assuring her that a full-scale search would be launched, including the deployment of sniffer dogs.
• 10:30 AM: Adrianna’s body was discovered in the hotel’s pool. Visible marks of violence were noted on her face and body, intensifying suspicions of foul play.
• Police arrested the hotel owners and at least one employee for questioning.
• The discovery sparked immediate outrage. Protesters and family members began destroying the hotel, which was subsequently set on fire. The crowd also torched the home of the hotel’s owner.
• President Ali ordered a special investigation into Adrianna’s death, promising that no resource would be spared to uncover the full truth. He also demanded a detailed report from the police on every action taken since the incident was first reported.
• 2:00 PM: The Guyana Police Force released a new statement acknowledging inaccuracies in their initial report and announced a review of their internal communication processes.
• Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo called for transparency and accountability from the police, demanding the release of all relevant video footage.
• The government ordered an independent post-mortem examination, bringing in international pathologist Dr. Shubhakar Karra Paul from Barbados to ensure transparency and public confidence in the investigation.

Ongoing Developments

The tragic death of Adrianna Younge has sent shockwaves through the nation, reigniting painful memories of a similar unsolved case at the same hotel over a decade ago. The investigation continues, with authorities vowing to leave no stone unturned in the search for answers and justice for Adrianna.