Former boxer burnt to death in suspected arson

What remains of the old wooden cottage located at the front of Godfrey Alexander’s yard.

A former boxer was early yesterday morning burnt to death when fire ravaged his home at Farm, East Bank Essequibo, in what authorities suspect was an arson attack.

The charred remains of Godfrey Alexander, 72, known as ‘Hellfire,’ were discovered in the upper flat of the house by firefighters. He was popular for playing the Congo drum and singing calypso under the name ‘Angel Gabriel.’ Another house in the yard was also burnt separately.

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