Woman found dead at Vreed-en-Hoop died by drowning – post-mortem

Patricia Amanda Ronald, the woman whose partially decomposed body was found on a dam at Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara (WCD) during last week, died from drowning, according to the results of an autopsy.

The dead woman sister, Dianna Ronald yesterday confirmed the findings with Stabroek News. She said the autopsy was conducted on Monday and Patricia was laid to rest on Tuesday.

Dianna said although the family had initially suspected foul play, they are now trying to convince themselves of the manner in which Patricia died based on the autopsy report.