Police thanked the public for their help as they continue to appeal for information about the death of 14-year-old Rhiana Moore. Rhiana's body was discovered around 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, in the mangroves of Blue Hole Hill Park nature reserve. She was buried on Monday, June 9 at St. John's Cemetery, Pembroke.

A 32-year-old man, Ze Menefeskiduse Selassie, of St. George's, has been charged with premeditated murder.

Last night Detective Chief Inspector Antoine Daniels thanked more than 100 witnesses and others.

He said: "As I have stated previously and will continue to do is that, the Bermuda Police Service's capacity to deal with crime depends a large extent upon its relationship with the community.

"Recently in Bermuda this belief appears to have been accepted by many citizens resulting in a number of positive interaction that have advanced the Rhiana Moore and recent major investigations to their current status."

Det. Chief Insp. Daniels, who continues to lead the investigation, however, cautioned the public from jumping to any assumptions or acting inappropriately.

He added: "In addition to thanking members of the community for their assistance and efforts thus far, the Bermuda Police Service is encouraging citizens to remain patient, act responsibly and respect the feelings for the Moore family and friends while police continue their investigations.

"The request is made in view of the various rumours circulating within the community regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of Rhiana Moore."

Anyone with information, whether they believe it significant or not, should contact Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime unit at: 299-4315 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline at: 1-800-623-8477.