Simmons.

They have also renewed appeals for witnesses to the 29-year-old's murder.

Simmons' body was found at about 10.40 a.m. on Sunday inside the Pembroke dump gates. It is understood his throat was slit, and he was discovered near a drugs area.

Police yesterday announced for the first time a murder investigation was under way. "The investigation is still in its early stages,'' said Police spokeswoman Sgt. Roseanda Jones.

"We are following up on specific information, and are still appealing for witnesses to come forward.'' Anyone with information should contact Insp. LeGay Farley on 295-0011.

Simmons became the fifth person to die under suspicious circumstances this year. A funeral service for him will be held today. The family has requested mourners not to wear black.