Non-functioning Port Kaituma morgue adds to woes of murdered teen’s family

Relatives of Kenny Creame, who was beaten to death at Monessee Backdam, Port Kaituma, in the North West District on Tuesday, were left in shock when police informed them yesterday that they had to buy ice to preserve the body until a post-mortem examination is done.

Creame, 19, called ‘Panka’ is lying at the Port Kaituma mortuary, which has been out of operation for several years now. The region recently acquired a freezer but it is yet to be installed and electricity is not supplied to the building.

Speaking to Stabroek News yesterday, Creame’s aunt Monika told this newspaper that police ranks informed her that she has to buy ice to