A person is now in custody in the case of Melissa Arokium and her eight-year-old son, Anthony Arokium, who were murdered at their residence in Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, on August 23 last year.
“I can confirm that a suspect is in police custody,” Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said yesterday.
Melissa, also known as ‘Lisa’, 30, who operated a shop at her residence at Lot 189 Mangrove Street, Reef, Rose Hall, Corentyne, and Anthony, a pupil at the Port Mourant Primary School, were found dead between 1 and 2 pm on August 23, by Melissa’s younger brother.
