Adelbert Bryan
Bert Bryan | |
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| Born | August 21, 1943 Frederiksted, Saint Croix, U.S.V.I. |
| Party | Independent Citizens Movement |
Adelbert M. "Bert" Bryan (born August 21, 1943)[1] is a U.S. Virgin Islands politician and former senator.
Political career
[edit]Adelbert Bryan served as Frederiksted police commander.[2] In 1989, he received 35 percent of the vote for USVI Governor.[3] Bryan has also served as Senator and on the Board of Education.
Personal life
[edit]In 1989, Bryan was charged with looting after Hurricane Hugo.[3]
In 1996, Bryan shot and killed his son, Pell.[4] Law enforcement called the shooting "an act of self-defense"[4] while political rival Alden Alicia Pickering has claimed that it was murder.[5]
In 2001, Bryan's 25-year-old son, Kaunda, was shot and killed in St. Croix.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ Who's Who in American Politics. Marquis Who's Who. 1997–1998. p. 2405. ISBN 978-0-8379-6902-2.
- ↑ "Retired Officers". www.vipd.gov.vi. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- 1 2 William Branigin (31 October 1989). "Hurricane Hugo Haunts Virgin Islands". Washington Post. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 "SEN. BRYAN'S SON MURDERED ON ST. CROIX". St. Thomas Source. 2001-08-27. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ↑ "Hansen Calls Bryan A Murderer, Thief And Vindictive As Debate Over Her Candidacy Heats Up (Updated With Correction)". Retrieved 2021-12-14.
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