Today in Bajan History| July 12th 1919 The Mysterious Disappearance of a Barbadian Policeman

July 12, 2026 00:04:12
Today in Bajan History| July 12th 1919 The Mysterious Disappearance of a Barbadian Policeman
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today in Bajan History| July 12th 1919 The Mysterious Disappearance of a Barbadian Policeman

Jul 12 2026 | 00:04:12

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Show Notes

On July 12, 1919, the Barbados Agricultural Reporter detailed the mysterious disappearance of Police Constable Sedgefield McLean, who allegedly left the force without permission and sailed for New York. His story offers a glimpse into migration, policing and public speculation in early 20th-century Barbados.

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