This tragic event is very unfortunate, I knew Ted well having lived at Roots for a couple years and webcasting the Wednesday night show for many years. I stopped by Roots yesterday morning to see my friends there and how they are dealing with the news. There was much talk and we were all comforting each other. A very somber scene.

Seeing as this is a very local issue here in Negril, there was much speculation yesterday at Roots as to why the event occurred. The emotions were running high and the rumors were flying.

But please know that this was not a tourist related event and did not occur anywhere near any tourist area, but far up in the bush where Ted had chosen to live in Hanover.

In order to maintain the truth in this tragic situation, we ask that everyone, as always, please refrain from spreading rumor and speculation here on Negril.com. There is no common theme regarding the why's of the unrelated events mentioned, other than the people involved were all known by regular visitors to Negril. If you are close friends with Ted and his family, I am sure you can find out the information that you may need to know by calling those closest to Ted.