Corentyne housewife murder suspect still in custody

The reputed husband of Hansranie Sewdat, who was arrested hours after her body was found on Friday last with the throat slit, remains in police custody as preparations are being made for a post-mortem examination today.

Police officials told this newspaper yesterday afternoon that the man, a popular Berbice rice farmer said to be in his 70s, remained in police custody.

Sewdat, a 39-year-old housewife, was found dead on the floor of her Number 48 Village home last Friday. In addition to