The grieving families of two Bahamian men, Shadrack Stuart and Joey Russell, killed in Haiti over three months ago, are desperate for closure.
Their remains are still in a Haitian morgue due to bureaucratic delays and lack of official assistance. A missing signature from a Haitian doctor is stalling their return home, as he fears for his safety if he signs the release papers.
The men were killed in July during a drug-related operation, where Haitian authorities intercepted a vessel carrying narcotics, resulting in gunfire.
Bahamian officials confirmed the deaths with Haitian authorities. Relatives claim the delay is causing them undue distress.
A single missing signature has stalled their return home.
Author's summary: Families seek closure for loved ones killed in Haiti.