A Tribute to Estella Scott-Roberts: Advocate, Victim, National Icon

Abstract

Estella Scott-Roberts was a woman small in stature yet giant in heart, whose infectious, hearty laugh, determined chin and tremendous personal strength added character to her physical beauty. What she has come to symbolize to the people of the Cayman Islands, however, is a woman of principle, truth and courage who was a tireless and passionate advocate for the vulnerable On the night of October 10, 2008,after celebrating her 33rdbirthday, she was attacked at her vehicle, abducted after a struggle, raped, killed and her body burnt so that it took several days to officially identify her remains