Amid the festive season, Denise Josiah’s heart carries an indescribable heaviness, for it has been a year of uncertainty, pain, and an agonizing search for her missing son, Teejay Roxroy Prince. As the Christmas lights twinkle, Denise’s eyes are clouded with tears, her thoughts consumed by the absence of her beloved son.
Teejay, a 31-year-old of Buxton, East Coast Demerara (ECD), vanished without a trace on December 17, 2022. A son, a brother, a vital part of a family now trapped in the relentless grip of despair.
Denise, though grappling with the speculation surrounding Teejay’s disappearance, clings to hope. Hope that her son, whom she used to hear from every day, might still be alive.
Teejay and his mother in happier times
Every day is a battle for Denise, who pours her heart into pleading for answers. While whispers of potential foul play circulate, she remains resilient, urging those who may have information to come forward. The uncertainty gnaws at her, leaving her desperate for closure. “It is God keeping me,” she whispered in an interview with Guyana Times, a testament to the strength she finds in her faith amidst the storm of uncertainty.
Denise revealed that the pain was not only personal but shared by her entire family, who, despite their efforts and the involvement of the Guyana Police Force, find themselves in a maze of unanswered questions.
“This is not easy for me at all. Every day I cry, every time I am left alone, I cry. I just want to know where my son is and what happened to him,” she said.
Teejay’s sister, Carleena Prince, shared the emotional toll this ordeal has taken on the family member, as they grapple with the mysterious circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Missing: Teejay Roxroy Prince
The last contact with Teejay was on December 14, 2022, and Denise yearns for the sound of his voice this Christmas. She plays his old voice messages, finding solace in the echoes of the past. Food, once a source of joy, has lost its flavour, a painful reminder of Teejay’s absence.
“I can’t even eat because I am always thinking about my son. I still have and play the voice messages he used to send me every day. If he didn’t send me one or call was because something serious happened,” she said.
The family’s journey to seek justice has been met with challenges. Anonymous calls hinting at Teejay’s demise and a potential location in the Buxton Backdam have intensified the family’s distress. Despite their pleas for a deeper Police investigation, they feel a lack of support. The anguish deepens as they question the adequacy of the search efforts and pray for Teejay’s safe return.
“I just want the Police to do something, let them do some deeper investigation to know what happened to Teejay,” the woman said as she burst into tears.
This Christmas, Denise’s only wish is for closure – for answers that will alleviate the unbearable weight on her heart. As we celebrate with our loved ones, let us remember Teejay Roxroy Prince, a missing son whose family’s desperate plea echoes in the holiday air. May their plea reach those with the power to bring clarity and peace to this fractured family.
