Berbice man brutally kills wife – on the run

Berbice : Police are investigating the murder of Mintie Karamchand, 40, a waitress of lot 19 Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice,  at the said address, allegedly by her reputed husband who is currently being vigorously pursued by a team comprising of police and civilians, in the Canje River.

Investigation revealed that about 9:30 am yesterday 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, 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 10:30 am whilst receiving treatment.