Teen missing since October 16 found dead in shallow grave

Authorities in Saint Lucia have found what appear to be human remains in a shallow grave during their search for missing teenager Zaheid St Ville, police said Saturday.

The discovery took place around 8:22 a.m. after officers from multiple units responded to reports of a possible burial site. Teams from the Criminal Investigations Department, Special Services Unit, Scenes of Crime Office and Major Crimes Unit dug up the area and recovered the remains.

A doctor examined the remains and confirmed they are human. Police have not yet identified the deceased, the force said.

St Ville, 16, vanished after being seen on October 16. His family reported him missing to the Criminal Investigations Department on October 22.

The Major Crimes Unit is investigating what happened. Police said they will release more information as the inquiry continues.