Tragedy in Barnwell Squatting Area – two families in misery after stabbing

Abundance: A laden avocado tree on a farm at Barnwell, Mocha, East Bank Demerara (Photo by Arian Browne)

Both the man who died after allegedly making sexual advances and his alleged assailant are the true reflection of the poor and powerless in society in the Barnwell Squatting Area, Mocha, East Bank Demerara where the tragic incident occurred.

At 33, Anthony Mark Fredericks-who took his final breath on Saturday morning as he lay writhing in pain-was very ill, addicted to drugs and had a mental disability.

His 27-year-old alleged assailant (and not 18 as was previously reported) is a