Third suspect arrested in murder of guard

Margaret Dawson
Margaret Dawson

Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with the murder of security guard Margaret Dawson, whose battered body was found in Le Repentir Cemetery on Monday morning.

Stabroek News was reliably informed that among the suspects in custody are two teenagers.

The teenagers were arrested hours apart and were reportedly found in possession of some of Dawson’s belongings including her cellular phone.

A taxi driver, who was initially arrested also remains in custody. However, a police source told this newspaper yesterday that investigators do not have any evidence linking him to the crime.

CCTV footage that was retrieved showed his car was in the cemetery.  He reportedly told the police that he was stranded there after his wheel got stuck.

The lifeless body of 68-year-old Dawson of Lot 158 Curtis Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, who worked for Professional Guard Services (PGS) was found in Le Repentir Cemetery around 6am on Monday.

An autopsy yesterday showed that she died as a result of multiple injuries.