Farmer found dead with 2 wounds; husband in custody

Police are investigating the death of a 25-year-old farmer of Philippai Village, Upper Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), whose body was discovered near a stream on Friday night.

Dead is Marinda Ernest. According to initial investigations, Ernest and her 23-year-old reputed husband had earlier joined about 40 villagers in a self-help exercise at a farm located approximately one hour’s walk from their residence. The exercise ended around 16:00h, after which the couple began making their way home.

The reputed husband told investigators that while travelling along the main trail, he briefly entered the bushes. Upon returning to the trail, he claimed that he could not locate Ernest.