A post mortem examination was today performed on the body of Hemwantie Annirude, 37 years, of Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast, by Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh, police say. The cause of death was given as asphyxia due to compression to the neck.
Investigations had been launched following the report of her death which was made to the police on February 14, 2015.
A man has been arrested and is in police custody assisting with the investigations.