Dianne Dean,Law GraduateFound Hanging At Her Home In Clever Heights, Arima.
The community of Arima is in mourning following the tragic death of 27-year-old Dianne Dean, found hanging at her Clever Heights home on Monday, January 19, 2026.
I.A.N News understands Dean had been a victim of sustained verbal and psychological abuse by a male relative, allegations now central to the police investigation. The daughter of a prominent northern businessman, her passing has sent shockwaves through those who knew her.

Dean was a brilliant and accomplished law student. Described as kind, proactive, and passionate, she graduated with an Honours LLB from the University of London, receiving multiple awards for academic excellence and leadership. She served diligently as President of her Student Council.
Her death is a devastating loss, highlighting the silent, destructive toll of non-physical abuse. As authorities work to unravel the circumstances, her story is a somber reminder of the urgent need to recognize and address psychological violence in all its forms.