Justice for Kelsey Ferrigon: JCF intensify hunt for child’s killer amid national outrage

The brutal murder of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon has sent shockwaves across Jamaica, prompting a massive police response and a $2 million reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator(s).

The body of the St. John’s Primary School student was discovered at her home on Job Lane in Spanish Town on Friday, May 9th, leaving the community reeling.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, Head of the Area 5 Police, assured the public that all necessary resources have been deployed to bring those responsible to justice. Speaking at the joint launch of four neighbourhood watch programmes in Hellshire, St. Catherine, on Saturday, May 10th, ACP Phillips stated that the investigation is “far advanced” and a person of interest has been identified.

“Several statements have been recorded. Several teams were briefed and deployed within the division and in other areas,” ACP Phillips informed. “I left everything to be at the review with investigators and I was impressed to see [that] all the police officers came out. All the units were out doing an immediate review on that case. We must do everything in our power to prevent such atrocities from occurring in the future.”

Police have since intensified their search for Giovanni Ellis, also known as ‘Indian’ or ‘Coolie Man,’ who they have named as a person of interest in Kelsey’s gruesome killing. Investigators believe Ellis, who resides on Job Lane, may be hiding in the Kingston Eastern police division and was reportedly seen in the Harbour View area. Authorities warn that Ellis, who is currently out on bail for a rape charge, is considered armed and dangerous. Assistant Commissioner Wayne Josephs has confirmed full mobilisation of law enforcement in the pursuit.