The Police say they are investigating the murder of Mintie Karamchand, 40, a waitress of Lot 19 Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice, which occurred today at the said address, allegedly by her reputed husband who is currently being pursued by a team comprising police and civilians, in the Canje River.
Investigation revealed, police say, that about 09:30hrs an argument erupted between the couple who were in the lower flat of their house, over the victim being unfaithful. As a result the suspect became annoyed, picked up a small wooden stool and dealt the victim several lashes on her head, causing her to flee the house by jumping through a window.
Not satisfied, police say that the suspect armed himself with a chopper, went after the victim and inflicted several chops to her hands, feet and head causing her to collapse after which he allegedly collected a piece of rope and fled across the nearby Canje River.
The victim was rushed to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital where she succumbed about 10:30hrs whilst receiving treatment.
