Brazilian wanted over Balamani Backdam murder

WANTED: Marcio Magalhaes Santos

The Guyana Police Force yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for a 32-year-old Brazilian national, who knifed a drinking buddy to death and wounded another after an argument at Balamani Backdam, Cuyuni River, earlier this month.

The police said that Marcio Magalhaes Santos, whose last known addresses are Boa Vista, Brazil and Balamani Backdam, North West District, is wanted for questioning in relation to the attack.

The identity of the man killed in the attack, which occurred on November 3rd, remains unknown, while the other victim has been identified as Vivian La Cruz.