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A 68-year-old Valsayn woman was beaten to death on Christmas Eve by her lover, 60, after he went through her cellphone. The suspect then attempted to take his own life by ingesting a poisonous substance.

The deceased has been identified as Shaffina Hosein Madoo. Reports say the incident occurred around 12.49 am on December 24.

First responders arrived at the family home on Nanan Street, Bamboo #1, Valsayn. There, they met the victim's daughter, who told officers she had been alerted to the incident by her sister.