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Rousillac Woman Dies after Suspected Self-Poisoning

A tragic case of suspected self-poisoning has taken the life of a 52-year-old woman in Rousillac. Ester Manson-Solomon, of Grant Road, was found unresponsive in her home on Monday, March 23, 2026. Her husband returned from work to find her on the bedroom floor next to a half-empty bottle of herbicide. Manson-Solomon was initially rushed to the Point Fortin Hospital and later transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital due to the severity of the herbicide ingestion.

Despite the best efforts of the medical staff, she was pronounced dead at 8:15 a.m. the following day. The South Western Division police, including officers PC Mohammed, WPC Blaize, and PC Francis, conducted inquiries at the family home. During the investigation, it was revealed that Manson-Solomon had been struggling with depression and hypotension prior to the incident.

In a somber reminder of the importance of mental health awareness, her husband reported her ongoing struggles to the police. Manson-Solomon’s body has since been moved to the San Fernando Mortuary where a post-mortem examination will be conducted to officially determine the cause of death.

This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of mental health support. It is urged that anyone struggling with depression or thoughts of self-harm reach out to local support services.

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