A post-mortem examination has revealed that Acting Deputy Commissioner of Corrections for Rehabilitation and Probation Aftercare Services, Reverend Orville Moore died by strangulation.

Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the crime and security portfolio, Fitz Bailey made the disclosure yesterday (June 12).

Reverend Moore who was reported missing on Monday, May 29, was found dead in Spur Tree, Manchester on June 1.

Reports are that his motor car had gone over a precipice and his body was found close to the vehicle.

Investigators theorize that Reverend Moore was involved in an accident because the car was found in a mangled state.

In an update yesterday, DCP Bailey said the post-mortem revealed strangulation as the cause of death.

He said investigations continue.