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The deceased has been identified as 73-year-old Melton Smith, a farmer of Mickelton Meadows, Linstead. Smith was a suspect in an alleged case of abduction and carnal abuse. According to police reports, around 1:00 pm, Smith was being transported from Linstead to Spanish Town when, upon reaching the Flat Bridge area, he reportedly jumped from the police service vehicle and fell into the Rio Cobre. He was later pulled from the river by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Fire Brigade, and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 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