By Jenneh Kemokai – Contributing Writer
Gold Camp, Grand Cape Mount – Residents of Gold Camp, a bustling mining town in Grand Cape Mount County, were left in shock on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after two men were found dead in the heart of the community.
The incident was first reported by the Gold Camp town chief, who immediately alerted Inspector Ambrose Brown, commander of the local police detail. A team led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Zwannah Stanley Sonie and Sergeant John Harris quickly arrived at the scene to conduct a preliminary investigation.
The victims—a Liberian man in his 40s and a 53-year-old Sierra Leonean national, both residents of Gold Camp—were found lying face-up and unresponsive in a public area. A fifteen-member coroner’s jury examined the bodies and found no visible signs of foul play, ruling out immediate suspicions of violence.
While the official cause of death remains undetermined, eyewitnesses suggested that substance abuse may have played a role, citing the men’s known association with alcohol and possible drug use. CSP Sonie cautioned the public against speculation, emphasizing that the cause of death can only be confirmed by medical and coroner reports.
“We are treating this as a suspected substance-related case, but our investigation is ongoing. The community must remain patient and allow due process to take its course,” he said.
The discovery has reignited concerns about growing drug and alcohol abuse in mining communities like Gold Camp. Following local customs and the families’ wishes, the bodies were handed over to the town chief for burial.
As investigations continue, residents are mourning the loss and calling for heightened awareness campaigns and preventive measures against substance abuse, which many fear is an increasing threat in their community.
