The Ministry of National Security has confirmed that internationally recognized Forensic Pathologist – Dr. Shanedelle Norford-Harry, a national of St. Kitts and Nevis will take the lead on the autopsy in the case of the late fifteen-year-old Janelika Romney.

According to a Statement from the ministry, Dr. Norford-Harry is triple-board certified by the American Board of Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, and Forensic Pathology. She holds advanced certifications in medicolegal death investigation, forensic photography, and courtroom testimony. 

Additionally, Dr. Norford-Harry hold a master’s degree in criminal justice along with a medical degree. She has conducted thousands of autopsies, served as an associate medical examiner in multiple United States jurisdictions, and delivered expert testimony in high-profile legal proceedings.

 Dr. Norford will work in close coordination with national security personnel and relevant authorities as part of a wider thrust to modernize forensic protocols and uphold the integrity of justice in the Federation. The statement went on to say that “her deployment represents a strategic decision by both the Ministries of National Security and Health to strengthen local forensic resources and reduce reliance on external personnel for sensitive death investigations.”