For twenty-one-year-old Lukeisha Clarke, this will be a “black Christmas” as she will spend it hoping for justice instead of fancy presents.
Clarke sustained burns about her body after she was shocked by a livewire, which burst after indiscriminate shooting by a policeman two months ago. Christmas is the only holiday that she always plans and prepares for in style, but this year instead of spending time cooking delicious meals for her family she will have to be served.
Clarke and her childhood friend, Althea McPherson, who both reside at Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara (WBD) sustained burns about their bodies after they were shocked by a live wire on October 10. However, while McPherson was treated for minor burns and sent home, Clarke who is
