Police are investigating the alleged murder of Tyrone Thomas of Charity, Essequibo Coast, which occurred sometime between September 1 and 6, 2020 at Thomas Island, Puruni River.
Thomas’ boss (no name provided) told the police that he left the miner and another worker, a Brazilian National, in the camp about a week ago. He told investigators that the last time he heard from Thomas was when he informed him that the Brazilian national had left the camp.
He also informed the police that on Saturday 5th September, 2020 about 19:00 hours, he and other workers went to the camp at Thomas Island and upon arrival they did not see Thomas.
The following day, about 07:00 hours, the owner said he smelt a stench from the Puruni River close-by his camp. Upon searching the area, he observed Thomas’ body wrapped in a multi-coloured hammock next to a tree.
Police ranks, upon visiting the scene observed that the hands and legs of the victim were bound and a gaping wound was visible above the right eye. The body is currently at the Bartica Public Hospital Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination. Investigations are ongoing.
