Police have identified the person who died Sunday under what are being described as suspicious circumstances.
The dead man has been identified as 41-year old James Malfetti.
Police said Malfetti was found unresponsive inside his Chocolate Hole apartment. Officers said the victim had puncture wounds on his neck. The V.I. Police Department declined to describe any other circumstances of the death, saying only that it’s part of an ongoing investigation.
Intelligence agents and detectives from the Major Crime Bureau are investigating this case. Forensic technicians are collecting and processing evidence.
The investigators urged anyone with any information that might assist them in determining what happened to call them at 1-340-714-9834 or 1-340-715-5522. Witnesses can also call the 911 emergency center or the anonymous tip service, Crimes Stoppers USVI, at 1-800-222-8477.
