A Lethem woman was stabbed to death yesterday while on her way to work by an unidentified assailant who remains at large.
Donna Williams, age 27 years, of South Rupununi was crossing the Tabatinga Creek in the company of her mother and 7 year-old son when she was attacked around 7:30 am. The mother told police that Williams was some distance behind her and the child when she heard her calling out for help. She looked around and reportedly saw the man stabbing Williams.
The man fled into Brazil after the attack. Police said yesterday that Williams’ mother found her with stab wounds to the upper part of the body. She was taken to the Lethem Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The police press release on the incident did not provide any details on a motive, but the resident said Williams might have known her attacker. Williams worked in Lethem at a restaurant, but resided at Bon Fim, Brazil. This newspaper was told that she made the journey from Bon Fim to Lethem every day.
William’s mother did not recognize the man who stabbed her daughter, but residents in the area said he might have been an old boyfriend. Williams reportedly ended a relationship recently.
