Saint-Louis du Nord: Macabre Discovery Plunges Population Back into Fear

An atmosphere of shock and consternation enveloped the commune of Saint-Louis du Nord, one of the three districts of Haiti's Northwest department, early on the morning of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Residents of the 3rd communal section of Desgranges made a particularly horrifying discovery: the head of a young boy, abandoned in a river, with no trace of the rest of the body. According to initial information released by the municipal police, the victim is believed to be Évens, son of Bobo, a well-known resident of the area. However, the formal identity has not yet been confirmed by judicial authorities, who have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this crime of rare brutality. The scene, quickly secured by law enforcement, attracted a crowd of onlookers, deeply shaken by the extent of the horror. Residents claim they have never before encountered an act of such violence in this part of the commune. A once peaceful town facing a rise in insecurity Long recognized as one of the country's cleanest and most tranquil cities, Saint-Louis du Nord has been experiencing a significant deterioration in its security situation for approximately three years. Acts of violence, once rare, are becoming increasingly frequent, fostering a climate of concern among the population. This new tragedy reinforces the feeling of abandonment expressed by many citizens, who are calling for a more visible police presence and concrete actions from central authorities to curb the escalation of insecurity. Investigation underway Local authorities, in collaboration with the Haitian National Police, have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrators of this act and locate the rest of the victim's body. No lead is currently being ruled out. The authorities of Saint-Louis du Nord expressed their solidarity with the affected family and called on the population to remain calm, while committing to support efforts to shed full light on this matter. Pierre Josué Agénor Cadet, son of Saint-Louis du Nord