An overseas-based Guyanese doctor was yesterday morning discovered dead in the backlands of No. 72 village Corentyne, Berbice.
The discovery was made by persons who were traversing the area. Police said that Dr Max Kungel, 42 years, of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA and of No. 72 Village, Corentyne, was found in a motor vehicle in the backdam at No. 70 Village, Corentyne, with suspected gunshot injuries. Kungel served in the US Army.
According to Victor (only name given), an uncle, the family received an anonymous call informing them that Kungel had been found dead in the backdam. The uncle said when he arrived at the scene, they saw Kungel in his white Toyota Tundra approximately two miles away from the No. 72 public road. The Toyota Tundra was rented.
The uncle explained that, upon arrival they saw
