Jason Rigby death: The suspect in the Fiji resort murder
Jessica Rigby is conducting an independent investigation into the death of her brother-in-law, Jason Rigby, who died at a Fiji resort. After years of advocacy, Fiji police have officially reclassified the case from a suicide to a murder investigation.
Why it matters
The case highlights the challenges of international legal accountability and the impact of persistent family advocacy in cold cases.
Share article Exclusive: There’s a good reason Jess Rigby is working harder than ever before in an unpaid job with no days off.
The mother-of-four has taken on the role of unofficial detective investigating the death of her brother-in-law, Jason Rigby, who was found stabbed in his staff quarters at Nadi’s five-star Crowne Plaza Resort in Fiji.
Jason Rigby was found stabbed in his staff quarters at Nadi’s five-star Crowne Plaza Resort in Fiji (pictured) 60 Minutes
After refusing to believe the Fiji police ruling that Jason died by suicide, Jess has set about uncovering new evidence.
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