Decomposed Body Found in Search for Missing New Yorker in Turks and Caicos

A decomposed body has been discovered in Grace Bay during the search for Brian Tarrence, a 51-year-old New York man who disappeared while vacationing in Turks and Caicos with his wife. Tarrence was last seen on security footage leaving their Airbnb rental in the early hours of June 25, after which he vanished without a trace. Authorities and a private investigator, Carl DeFazio, have not yet confirmed if the body is Tarrence's and have urged the public to await positive identification without speculation. Despite the grim discovery, investigators have not found evidence of criminal activity related to the disappearance. The US State Department had previously issued a travel advisory for the area due to rising violent crime rates. Tarrence's wife remains on the island, actively involved in the search efforts alongside law enforcement.