Adrianna Younge, 11, was found dead in a hotel pool in Guyana. Her family seeks answers and justice.

On April 24, 2025, 11-year-old Adrianna Younge was found dead in the pool of the Double Day Hotel in Guyana, a day after being reported missing. An autopsy conducted by three pathologists, including one from the U.S., concluded that she died by drowning. However, her family and friends allege, without providing evidence, that she was abducted and murdered in a religious ritual at the coastal resort. They also accuse resort staff and police of obstructing the initial search. Resort employees are currently under police questioning but have not issued a response. The incident has sparked national outrage, leading to violent protests in Georgetown. Demonstrators clashed with police outside the capital’s main hospital during the autopsy. In response, Guyana imposed an overnight curfew, and schools, universities, and most businesses in the capital remained closed. During the unrest, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets, resulting in the deaths of two suspected looters. President Irfaan Ali has promised a thorough review of the events leading to Adrianna’s death and urged the public to remain calm. The case has garnered widespread attention, with many demanding justice and transparency. #JusticeForAdrianna, #AdriannaYounge, #SayHerName, #GuyanaNews, and #ProtectOurChildren