A Final Text From Mateo Winder | Bahamas News

Bahamas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

A young musician, Mateo Winder, died in a tragic plane crash near San Andros Airport while traveling with his band, Da Pond Band, to perform at a regatta. His final text to his mother, Ronella Hinsey — “Leaving” — became a devastating farewell. As news spread, Hinsey, a police inspector, fought through confusion and delays, only to face crushing grief as calls went unanswered and initial reports suggested he wasn’t on the manifest — a hope that vanished quickly. Her brother’s silence near the crash site sealed her worst fears. Grammy-winning Baha Men leader Isaiah Taylor, who called Winder…