In my opinion, none of that described scene took place except maybe that they all had been at that bar that night. GoFundMe Justice for Casey \u0026 Caleb: https://www.gofundme.com/f/m2kzz-justice-for-casey-amp-calebSources for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. As laid out by Barbara's attorney, Marshall Whitney, in a Nov. 20, 2019, letter regarding her claim to Casey's life insurance policy, Barbara and the two men had stopped at an outdoor beach bar on the night of Dec. 30 and bought a single rum-and-Coke that was left unattended while they went looking for Casey's lost flip-flop. 2 Men Died Mysteriously on Island Paradise, Leaving Relatives to Ask: What Do the Wives Know? Casey grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was always a positive person, and everyone that came in contact with him would say the same thing. Casey, Caleb, and Chuck had been friends since they were nine years old. To celebrate New Year's Eve, they were joined that December by two of Casey's childhood buddies, Caleb Guillory and Chuck Gros, along with their wives. Sign up today for your free Reader Account. He from the Caribbean, and he studied and did all his schooling in the United States. A preliminary search was completed, and items collected as exhibits. Red Banyan is a specialized communications firm andcrisis managementfirm focused on solving complex, highly sensitive and mission-critical communications challenges. MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory about a year ago 47:18 Subscribe Play Share Play Later Like MP3 Episode home Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory had plans to ring in the new year on the beautiful Caribbean island of Anguilla. Caleb and his wife, Carly, and another of the two men's childhood friends, Chuck Gros, and his wife Alisha, had gone to visit them. A lot of people have said that they viewed him as a brother. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Next they break down the Ghislane Maxwell backstory and how Yolanda Hadid possibly fits into the equation. Casey's cause of death seemed to indicate that he was poisoned. It is an absolute badge of honor that I wear with pride, says McPherson. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? A coronial inquest is a court hearing that is held where the coroner considers evidence to determine the medical cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the death. Why wouldnt he know about her? A copy of the toxicology report was not provided. Before the day ended on December 30th, 2018, after a day with close friends at the home of Casey and Barbara Pomeroy, 37-year-olds Casey MacPherson Pomeroy and long-time friend Caleb Guillory lost their lives. Caleb's death certificate also noted that he had suffered from asphyxia, strangulation and chest compression; Casey's cited seizure and cardiac and pulmonary distress. Then when she came back a couple of days later, she was very adamant about, 'Don't say anything. This was the story given by the 4 witnesses when they returned from the island. But details of the deaths were sparse. I am not going to stop my efforts to raise awareness about this tragedy until I achieve justice for my incredible brother Casey and his friend Caleb, said Debanee MacPherson-Udall. MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: The Family in Anaqua Springs. He was always in a good mood and looking for a fun time. He lit up the room when he walked in. In response to learning that his youngest daughter, Rose, had a rare genetic disease, he founded and runs the To Cure a Rose Foundation and is in the process of founding the N-of-1 Fund. Caleb Guillory-dead on scene Did she find out about that? ~ Debanee, Caseys sister. They probably all decided to take the drug and usually it is mixed in liquid so that can explain why they shared. After mourning their deaths, he dedicated over a decade to help others face mental health and prevent suicide. The Royal Anguilla Police Force has announced no charges in the case, despite Barbara's assertion to friends that she and Chuck Gros initially were charged with manslaughter but were let go without prosecution, "as we had suffered enough. "Barbara did almost all the talking," says Pomeroy. I sure hope that one of them speaks up. They left the island, and the bodies of the two deceased men were cremated. Red Banyan Group. [1] He is currently the frontman of the bands Alpha Rev[2] and Flying Colors, as well as his own Casey McPherson. Chuck and his wife still live in town because they are engaged in Chucks fathers family business. But before the proverbial ball could drop, they were both dead. ", In 2011 he was invited to be lead singer and songwriter for Flying Colors, a supergroup with ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, guitarist Steve Morse and bassist Dave LaRue of the Dixie Dregs, and keyboardist Neal Morse, formerly of Spock's Beard. He went on to dedicate over a decade of service to helping others face mental health and prevent suicide by sitting on the boards of prestigious mental health organizations. But before the proverbial ball could drop, they were both dead. They hire him to come in when there is a suspicious case that they need help with. They took him to the hospital where he died. The As far as Barbara and the other 3 not wanting to go back, I can kind of understand because they were all doing drugs and had possession of drugs in another country, and other countries are harsh to americans when it comes to that. Sunday was a day spent amongst friends and family on the beautiful island of Anguilla for 37-year-olds Casey Macpherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory. MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory. He is currently the frontman of the bands Alpha Rev[2] and Flying Colors, as well as his own Casey McPherson. We need you to help us solve Casey and Caleb's murders. MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory. How Did They Die? A New Years Eve party turned out to be a fatal one for two childhood friends, Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory. The two men were hanging out with friends on an island in Eastern Caribbean when both of them started to have seizures, eventually leading to their deaths. All four survivors were released back into police custody after initial medical tests and wellness checks were completed. We are cooperating with appropriate authorities and do not support or sanction this event in any way. He is a classically-trained pianist and guitarist. Specializing in crisis communications, corporate public relations, government relations, and legal PR, Red Banyan provides an integrated approach to communications rooted in strategy. Two Men Died Mysteriously on Island Paradise, Leaving Relatives to Ask: What Do the Wives Know? The problem is because when this drug is made, it is mixed with other things and it is never know how much of the drug is actually being taken. Casey would not want that.' Have there been ANY updates since this took place?? Its quite clear the Royal Anguilla Polices first priority was simply to make the deaths go away.~ T.J. Ward (P.I.) All either declined through an attorney or did not respond to multiple requests by PEOPLE to be interviewed. The autopsies of Caleb Guillory and Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy were started on January 4th, 2019. For more about this strange story of shattered friendships, pick up this week's issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday. He joined the boards of Mental Health Texas and Austin Child Guidance Center, where he worked on policy change and mental health advocacy. Remember, no charges were laid against any one of these individuals. I think its odd that three grown adults shared a single red solo cup of rum and coke. He became an outspoken voice to raise awareness and money for the cause. All consistent with Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy, left, and Caleb Guillory. They were also featured as one of VH1's "You Oughta Know, Artist on the Rise. Don't. He is an advocate of the sound-health connection, using music to engage the brain to improve communication and motor function in children with rare neurological diseases like his daughter Rose. The crime committed is bad enough, but the apparent cover-up by their wives and Anguillan authorities has made this situation all the more painful for us. Those outspoken silenced. He founded and runs the non-profit, To Cure a Rose Foundation, and is in the process of launching the N-of-1 Fund, a sustainable model to drive rare disease treatments forward. So sorry for what your family is going through. Caseys listed cause of death is acute pulmonary oedema, which is heart failure, hemorrhage, as well as acute cardiac toxicity, seizures, and hypothermia. MDA and MDMA (often known as Molly or ecstasy) share a comparable chemical structure. ", When Casey's sister, Debanee MacPherson-Udall, and others held a fundraising event last October to pay private investigator T.J. Ward to look into the case, Barbara and Carly sent a statement reading, in part, "We find their pursuits to be replete with misstatements and believe they are unproductive. The report from Law enforcement does not indicate any illness or symptoms of any other individual present that evening.Casey would die shortly after arriving at the hospital, despite the medical staffs best efforts. The other file would be an investigation and that they would be suspects; therefore, they wouldnt be able to leave the island. Who has been rallying to answers into the death of her brother Casey and his long-time friend Caleb. Several tissue samples were taken to complete toxicology reports. I remember growing up and these three big boys going everywhere with us. ", Says MacPherson-Udall: "I think they all have something to hide.". The usual recreational dose of MDA or MDMA produces blood levels in the range of 100250 ng/ml. [4] He was home schooled[5] by his mother, and spent much of his childhood outdoors exploring nature. I then asked the Private Investigator, TJ Ward, his thoughts in that latest narrative provided by Barbara in the life insurance lawsuit whereby she states that after recovering in the hospital from being be poisoned herself, she learned days later that Casey and Caleb had died. MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guil MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory Crime Junkie Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Tenderfoot TV, Resonate Recordings & Cadence13. Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy, left, and Caleb Guillory. But Before The Proverbial Ball Could Drop, They Were Both Dead. The People Magazine cover story contains a range of explosive revelations, including: -- After the bodies of MacPherson and Guillory were released from the coroners office, they were sent to separate funeral homes and then promptly cremated in St. Martin under the direction of Casey MacPhersons wife with no known attempt to return the bodies to the U.S. -- Anguillan authorities eventually stated that cause of death was due to a lethal overdose of party drug MDMA; however, first-responders and the initial autopsy report on Guillory showed multiple signs of blunt force trauma, asphyxia, and signs of strangulation. They were just really good friends.With Barbara and Casey going down to the Caribbean, they invited people to come and stay with them. Since 2009, he has successfully invested in a number of Real Estate ventures. What happened to Brit on Crime Junkie? Or, if they went on a trip, they would all go together. After the breakup of Endochine, Casey went on to start Alpha Rev in 2005 which was ranked the #1 indie band in Texas, and the #16 indie band nationwide. The EMS and members of the Anguillan police force would arrive approximately 15 minutes later, at around 10:05 PM. We need these witnesses to return to Anguilla and share what they know, Ward said. The call on New Year's Day 2019 to Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy's mom and stepdad delivered a shock. The story that we were initially given was that they were at a beach bar and that while walking home, Casey and Caleb were sharing one red cup of rum and coke, then Casey relegalized that he forgot his shows, so Casey and Caleb put the drink on the ground and went to get Caseys flipflops and when they got back to the house, thats when Caleb passed out, fell on the floor, and became unconscious and they called emergency services. Caleb was pronounced dead on the scene, and Casey immediately transported via ambulance to the hospital. Casey and Barbara were in the custom of spending time with Caseys long-time boyhood friends and their respective wives. Just carry it with you to go find your shoes. What this fee represented and to whom it must be paid, has not been confirmed, despite requests by the victims family and their private investigator. Change). The reunion of old friends on the Caribbean island of Anguilla promised a relaxed, fun-filled start to 2019. A True Crime Publication that looks into both new crimes and long lost forgotten crimes. The four people with them that night havent spoken publicly about the incident since -- and until they do, the mystery of what happened to Casey and Caleb will remain on the island. Pulmonary edema, cardiac toxicity, cardia ischemia, hypothermia, and seizures, Casey's sister, Debanee MacPherson-Udall, said. The medical professional we had read the death certificate [and] told us it goes along the lines that he was poisoned. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Her Brother Died Mysteriously in Anguilla Now Woman Says Wife, Friends Have 'Something to Hide', Timeline of Gabby Petito Tragedy 1 Year After Killer Brian Laundrie's Body Was Found, PEOPLE Picks the Best New Books of the Week, Derek Chauvin Convicted of All Charges in Murder of George Floyd, Senator Chris Murphy Asks Lawmakers 'What Are We Doing?' He suspects foul play in the deaths of Casey and Caleb, and believes the Anguillan government is trying to protect its tourism industry. All you have to do is take a 30 second quiz and their algorithm matches you to wines you'll love! According to a source on the island, cocaine was located in Alicias makeup bag, and pills containing either MDMA or MDA were found in her handbag. My parents are both school teachers. She and TJ Ward are immediately available for interviews,which can be arranged by contacting Kelcey Kintner of Red Banyan, which is representing the family and coordinating all media requests. But an inquest into the deaths on the island has stalled because the four witnesses -- Barbara, Carly, and Chuck and Alisha Gros -- have refused to return to Anguilla to tell what they know. But before the proverbial ball could drop, they were both They described the police force as being so incredibly corrupt. Casey Died from Pulmonary edema, cardiac toxicity, cardia ischemia, hypothermia, and seizures, told by Caseys sister, Debanee MacPherson-Udall. By the time emergency services got there, Caleb had died and Casey was starting to have seizures. But before the proverbial ball could drop, they were both dead. Doesnt that mean the drink was NOT left unattendedif one of the three didnt run back to find the flip flop. Casey and Barbara were then living in Anguilla, where Casey had enrolled in medical school. He became an outspoken voice to raise awareness and over $1 million for the cause. Which we know to be untrue as Caleb had died on scene and Casey shortly after arriving at the hospital. He joined the boards of Mental Health Texas and Austin Child Guidance Center, where he worked on policy change and mental health advocacy. We asked Debanee if there were any known marital issues Casey and Barbara. In fact, a member of the family had spoken to her on January 1st, while in police custody with regards to Caseys death. In 2018, Casey's youngest daughter Rose was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, HNRNPH2. In 2010 Alpha Rev topped the charts with New Morning reaching #3 on radio, and their video made the Top 10 on VH1. The in-depth article examines how two healthy young men died suddenly on New Years Eve in 2018 on the resort island of Anguilla. So thats what these other two couples were doing. Which explains why barbara may have experienced being sick also if she only drank a little. Initial statements indicated that the party of 6 (3 couples) returned from a local beach bar, just 2-3 minutes walk from Casey and Barbaras apartment shortly after 9 PM only to realize that Casey had forgotten his shoes. An MDA pill takes effect after 20 to 30 minutes. MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory. Days later, the four surviving friends dropped by the Pomeroy home in Eagle Point, Oregon, where the men had grown up. If they accepted that, the case would be closed, and everyone could leave the island. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-casey-macpherson-pomeroy-caleb-guillory/. Caseys toxicology reports the presence of cocaine and MDA. They begin by giving an update in the still developing Vanessa Guillen case. "An interview with Casey McPherson of Flying Colors", "Travis County leads the state in suicides", "DT talks with Casey McPherson of Alpha Rev", "Amazon.co.uk:Customer Reviews: Second Nature", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Casey_McPherson&oldid=1081147857, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 5 April 2022, at 15:57. https://people.com/crime/her-brother-died-mysteriously-anguilla Police and EMTs arrived to find Caleb, motionless on the living room floor. You'll cause problems.' He currently lives in Austin, Texas, with his two daughters, Weston and Rose. Cosmogirl asks: How well do you know celebrity babies. Growing up, Caleb was always over at our house and the same with Chuck. Casey started his career in his twenties when he formed the band Endochine. I was just wondering if the 2 wives knew eachother before they married their husbands?? Podcast Series Crime Junkie. The autopsies were completed on January 7th, 2019. Casey's cause of death seemed to indicate that he was poisoned. Pulmonary edema, cardiac toxicity, cardia ischemia, hypothermia, and seizures, Casey's sister, Debanee MacPherson-Udall, said. That really didn't sit well with us.". Both the Police Commissioner Paul Morrison and the Governor were off the island at this time. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. And, if she wouldnt have thrown up, she would have died too. Both of my parents either had them or one of their siblings in their classrooms. From left, Casey and Barbara MacPherson-Pomeroy, and Carly and Caleb Guillory. The events that took place following the deaths of both men led to many unanswered questions, suspicion, allegations of corruption and deceit, a requested Coronial Inquest, and the hiring of a private investigator. He is a firm believer in Internal Family Systems as an effective therapy for individuals, children and families. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Since then, all have refused to return to Anguilla to tell what they know after the local coroner belatedly opened an inquest last fall. That was something special about him that he never missed a birthday. ~ Debanee, Caseys sister. To date, details on how this tragedy happened are still unclear. Debanee explains to us the long-time friendships between her brother and these individuals. share!ASL Storyteller: Brooke Roberts Casey would pass away shortly after arriving at the hospital, roughly 15 minutes after having the initial seizure.Debanee has explained to us the initial details of the events of that night. The four people with them that night havent spoken publicly about the incident since -- and until they do, the mystery of what happened to Casey and Caleb will remain on the It's time to find out what really happened to Casey and Caleb and its the least thesetwo young men deserve.. So, whenever Casey and his wife and Caleb and his wife would come into town, they would all get together. Childhood friends Casey Scott MacPherson and Caleb Guillory were reuniting in Anguilla for a New Years celebration with their wives and friends. I think it makes more sense to say they EACH had one rum and coke. And why was the drink left sitting there while only two of the three went to go look for a flip flop? They also stated they were forced to cremate the remains. Casey also launched an app for musicians and performers called SkaFlash, a software program designed to more easily connect fans to the bands and performers they follow. Missing documentation. 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