Mikus Alps to be laid to rest

Wednesday 04 December 2019

Nearly two years after his death in mysterious circumstances, Mikus Alps will finally be laid to rest this week, with his funeral taking place on Thursday.

He was 33-years-old when he died in January 2018.

Although he was discovered in the wreck of a burnt out car at Petit Bot, his actual cause of death still hasn't been determined with an 'open' verdict being recorded at his inquest last month. 

Guernsey's Royal Court heard details of how he had died as a result of a shotgun wound to the head, but it was accepted that there was no way of knowing who administered the shot. 

Expert evidence also noted some unexplained fractures in both Mr Alps' arms. It has been suggested the injuries could have been heat-related but this couldn't be confirmed.

Judge Graeme McKerrell who oversaw the inquest, noted the "extensive and apparently comprehensive investigation" carried out by Guernsey Police. However, he was unable to establish whether the wound was self-inflicted or caused by someone else and therefore gave the 'open' verdict and released Mr Alps' body to his family. 

Pictured: Mikus Alps had previously reported links to freedom fighters in Ukraine. 

Mr Alps was the 'dearly loved son' of Juris and Astra, and a 'loved brother' of Zanda and Nils.

He has been described by his family as a 'good friend to many' with relationships in Guernsey, where he had lived since he was 19, Latvia where he grew up, and other places where he had lived and travelled to, including Ukraine where he had links to the fight against Russia. 

Pictured: Jarrod Guillou and Mikus Alps. Image provided by Mr Guillou. 

Some of his friends in Guernsey include Jarrod Guillou who had previously told Express that Mr Alps was involved in the local drum and base music scene.

"We were probably doing three big gigs a year in our height, it's not going so well now. I've lost a lot of drive for the music, it's like I've lost the person who would give me advice and always be there for advice," he said, in January 2019, a year after Mr Alps was last seen alive. 

Pictured: Mikus Alps' family and friends are going to gather at Le Foulon Chapel on Thursday afternoon. 

Mr Alps family have invited relatives and friends to gather at Le Foulon Chapel for a funeral service at 14:00 on Thursday 5 December.

They've requested family flowers only, but have suggested any donations in memory of Mr Alps should be sent to the RNLI, via Richard Evans at Guernsey Harbours, PO Box 631. 

Pictured top: Mikus Alps.