The nude decomposing body of a woman was discovered around 10.30 am yesterday in a clump of bushes near the Dredge Creek Health Centre, Upper Pomeroon River.
It was positively identified as that of Judith D’Oliviera of Dredge Creek, Upper Pomeroon, who had been reported missing since December 26, 2013. Her reputed husband, Leroy John called ‘Satan’ has been taken into custody by the police at Charity.
D’Oliviera was a mother of three – two boys and a girl – none of whom lived with her. Her older son lives in the US, while her daughter and younger son live in Guyana.
She was last seen on December 26. She was reportedly taken to her residence by a boat driver who was hired by a cousin to take her home from Charity after she was sick. The woman, who had shared a common-law relationship with John for over two years, reportedly suffered nervous breakdowns.
According to the woman’s sister Jennifer Dyal, D’Oliviera would “break bottle and so on the road”.
She said her sister had complained of abuse, and had told a friend that
