Octogenarian Noelina Prospere-Medor who had been reported missing was found yesterday at a house at Craig, East Bank Demerara.
Police broke into the house, which was padlocked, and removed the frail-looking elderly woman some time after 5 pm. She was alone at the time, but there were reported signs of others residing at the residence.
Noelina Prospere-Medor
The woman identified herself to police when questioned and spoke of her son, Sylvester Medor, who had been in Guyana searching for her but left without any information as to where she was.
Prospere-Medor was transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital for medical evaluation and admission. Sources at the hospital said the woman appeared to be dehydrated, in addition to her frail condition.
Stabroek News saw the elderly woman at the hospital last night as she waited to see a doctor. She was on a stretcher but according to reports, she can use her legs. She spoke with persons gathered around.
“Is de old woman from de papers,” a woman said, and Prospere-Medor responded, “I am Noelina”.
While in the ER, Prospere-Medor received a telephone call from her son, who had approached the media last month, with the story of his missing mother. He had searched for her prior to going public with the story and only returned to the UK a few days ago. Prospere-Medor broke into tears after a cellular phone was handed to her and she heard her son’s voice.
Prospere-Medor is a St. Lucian who settled in Guyana many years ago. A couple who was in contact with her son had been entrusted with her care, but after they separated it was reported that the husband kept Prospere-Medor.
The police were investigating the woman’s disappearance and are still involved in the case. This newspaper was informed that the woman is likely to remain at the public hospital until a relative turns up or proper authorization is given for her to be removed.
What assistance was given to her son Sylvester,by the law enforcers,in his search for his mother?Can you believe this ?!!.Any way,I am happy for them.
what assistance are you expecting from the armed forces etc…you all are expecting too much of the security system…they had to concentrate more in locating and finding the woman rather than wasting time with her son…….please allow these people to do their job and don’t look for and find faults…I congratulate the police in finding her so quickly and placing her immediately in the hands of the medical team……Allow them now to track down the culprits who are involved in this cruel act…
It is hughe relief that Ms. Medor has been found alive and that she can now get the care she needs.
Good work gpf you did a godd job of locating ms. medor. I know that something was fishy about this story when the other women gave her side of the story, whosoever was involved in abducting and hiding away ms. medor should be brought before the courts and sentenced for putting this elderly woman through such an horrible ordeal.
A happy ending to a sad story.
it certinally is
happ she is found but whoever had her locked away needs to b questioned.her son needs to come and take her to the uk.
Take her back to the UK?? God forbid. This place is far too cold for a woman of that fraility and age,No way. or perhaps if she has living relations in her country o birth!! Perhaps that shuld be explored. Guyana.. believe me is the best place for her. This place is freezing right now and it’s only October. I can’t take the cold in England right now and I’m far younger than this dear soul. He needs to arrange proper care right thre in Guyana for this woman… and as to not speaking with his mother for over 40 years. Don’t put all the blame on him, I can tell you about that generation of ‘mothers’!! They’re not easy. I get the feeling not many people knew she had a son even. He was hiden!! Shame!! Pride! Who knows her reason.The fault is not altogether his. It’s both of them. The bible says, chldren are to ‘honor their parents that their lives are long upon the land which the Lord our God has given’ us, also it goes on to say parents should not give their children due cause….. words to that effect. Both have a duty, so please don’t blame the son altogther. And yes, he is given a second chance to redeem himself in the eyes of society, his mother and the almighty. He should know that. I wish them both luck.
how was she first reported missing?Where did she go?
well done Guyana Police Force,thankfully she has been found alive,her son has to now step his Game UP and do what is necessary so she can be afforded the best care for the remainder of her life.
THOSE QUESTIONS AND MANY MORE OF ITS KIND WERE ASKED ALREADY BY THOSE CONCERNED….SO RELAX AND LET THE PEOPLE DO THEIR JOB
This has made my day.
So very good news for Mr Syl Medor, if he is really interested in the well bieng of his mother, he should be back in Guyana by tomorrow.
Those who had the poor Old lady in that state, at Craig Village locked inside like an animal, will have to render to the Police why they didn’t let the old lady meet her son,
This can be a form of Kidnaping. Demanding money and have the Mother hidden..
Thank you for your comments,unfortunatele we are not rich,we were there for 2 weeks looking for her and got back to the UK on the 4th OCT,We now have to work and save our fare before we could get back,however if you are in a position to donate our airfare please get in touch,we are doing our best to get back in December 08.
Thank you
Mr/Mrs Medar
Well done Guyana Police Force, thankfully she has been found alive and should be given the care she needs.Her son needs to step his Game up .
I’m glad this woman is found. Shame on the person who had her locked up in the house without supervision, and being dehydrated. This shows improper care. I hope some responsible individual can be found to take care of this woman so she can live with some sort of dignity until it is time for her to meet her maker.