May 30, 2025
Tracy Dunkley
The tragic death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge has plunged a family into mourning, shaken a nation, and ignited urgent demands for justice. What began as an ordinary day at a hotel in Tuschen has spiralled into a national controversy—one that continues to raise troubling questions.
On 23 April 2025, Adriana visited the Double Day International Hotel with her grandmother. Just after 1:00 PM, she was last seen near the hotel’s swimming pool. By the following morning, her lifeless body was found floating in that same pool—nearly 20 hours after her disappearance.
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For Adriana’s family, the shock was unbearable. Their grief has been compounded by inconsistencies and confusion surrounding the circumstances of her death.
The first autopsy, conducted by international pathologists in Guyana, concluded that Adriana had died from drowning. No signs of physical trauma, sexual assault, or poisoning were found. Ethanol detected in her system was attributed to postmortem decomposition. A wristband sized mark on her forearm suggested prolonged submersion.
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Despite these findings, Adriana’s family remained unconvinced. Seeking further clarity, they requested a second autopsy in the United States.
Dr Carol Terry in Georgia conducted the second examination. While she confirmed there was no trauma, she stopped short of verifying drowning as the cause of death, citing limitations due to embalming and unavailable test results. She described the circumstances as “suspicious,” reinforcing calls for a more thorough investigation.
There is also growing concern about how the case was handled initially. A police statement—later withdrawn—claimed Adriana had entered a vehicle, yet surveillance footage reportedly contradicts this. The lingering question remains: how could a child disappear in a public venue and remain undiscovered in a swimming pool for nearly an entire day?
Adriana’s family remains steadfast in their pursuit of truth. Their loss is personal, devastating, and deeply painful—but their fight is not just their own. It is a fight for every child’s safety. It is a demand for accountability. It is a call for justice.
The grief of one family has become the grief of a nation. The responsibility to act now lies squarely with those in power. Guyana’s people—and the world—deserve full transparency, independent oversight, and, above all, justice for Adriana.
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