Blood and Bullets: San Fernando Couple Feared Murdered — Blood Trail and Spent Shells Found at Home; Bodies Believed Dumped at Sea
SAN FERNANDO, Trinidad and Tobago — A grim and haunting mystery is unfolding in South Trinidad, where a man and woman have gone missing under deeply suspicious and violent circumstances. Authorities now fear the worst: that the couple, 44-year-old Samuel Montano of Sunset Cove Extension, La Romain, and 36-year-old Zaheeda Mohammed of Cottage, St. John’s Village, San Fernando, may have been brutally murdered and their bodies dumped at sea.
The chilling discovery was made over the weekend when concerned relatives of Montano visited his residence after repeated calls went unanswered. Upon entering the home, they were met with a horrifying scene — a trail of blood, several spent shells, and clear signs of a violent altercation. Evidence inside the home and surrounding yard indicated that the couple may have been shot, and their bodies dragged from the house toward the nearby shoreline.
“There was blood inside, blood on the steps, and even more leading toward the sea,” a shaken relative of Montano told reporters. “We called the police immediately. Something terrible happened here.”
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) launched a full-scale investigation and have since cordoned off the Sunset Cove residence. Crime scene investigators have been combing the area, collecting forensic evidence, and examining surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses. The scene suggested a targeted and brutal double killing.
“From all appearances, this was not a robbery gone wrong,” said a senior law enforcement official on condition of anonymity. “The blood trail and ballistics suggest the victims were likely shot and then removed from the scene. Our working theory is that their bodies were disposed of in the ocean.”
Divers and marine officers have been deployed to search the waters off La Romain, but as of Monday morning, no bodies have been recovered. The couple was last seen late Friday night, and there have been no calls, sightings, or any digital activity since their disappearance.
The victims’ families are devastated and desperate for answers. Zaheeda Mohammed, described by relatives as “quiet, kind, and deeply spiritual,” was a mother and the eldest of four siblings. “She didn’t deserve this,” said her sister. “We just want to know what happened, and we want justice.”
Samuel Montano, a well-known figure in the community and a former fisherman, was also described as friendly but private. While some neighbors have speculated about possible disputes or bad dealings, police have not confirmed a motive or suspects in the case.
Residents of Sunset Cove and surrounding communities say they are living in fear as the brutality of the case sets in. “To hear gunshots is one thing,” said a neighbor. “But to know people may have been killed, dragged, and dumped into the sea just down the road? That’s beyond terrifying.”
The TTPS has urged anyone with information about the case — no matter how minor — to come forward. “We are treating this matter with the utmost urgency,” said Inspector Hayden Mohammed of the Homicide Bureau. “We believe someone in the community may have seen or heard something important.”
Authorities are particularly interested in sightings of any unfamiliar vehicles or individuals near Sunset Cove in the early hours of Saturday morning. Forensic investigators are also analyzing the spent shells found at the scene to determine the type of firearm used.
So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active. Law enforcement is not ruling out any possibilities, including the involvement of organized crime or a personal vendetta.
As the nation reels from yet another act of brutal violence, community leaders and activists are calling for increased police presence, maritime patrols, and mental health support for traumatized families.
A prayer vigil is being planned by residents of San Fernando this week in honor of Samuel and Zaheeda — whose fates, while not yet officially confirmed, appear tragically clear.
“We will not rest until the truth comes out,” said Zaheeda’s brother. “And we will not stop until those responsible are brought to justice.”
This is a developing story. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service at 800-TIPS or their nearest police station.
