Three witnesses testified yesterday at the start of the preliminary into the murder charge against Vindra Seeram, who stands accused of drowning his wife, Shelly Persaud, in a bucket of water at their home in June.
It is alleged that Seeram murdered Persaud at Lot 34 Friendship Public Road, East Bank Demerara, sometime between June 9 and June 10.
Persaud’s sister, Sherriann Persaud, was the first to take the stand and offer evidence. During her testimony the woman stared at Seeram, who avoided looking at her. At one point, a relative answered a question for
