Maria Pereira Da Silva, the Brazilian national who along with her husband was allegedly set on fire while they were asleep at their camp at Toroparu Landing, in Region Seven, has succumbed to her injuries.
Divisional Commander Kevin Adonis yesterday confirmed to Stabroek News that 30-year-old Da Silva succumbed on Thursday afternoon at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
Her husband, Lyndon Joseph, 35, a dredge owner of Karrau Village, Region Seven and Jangotown, Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara remains warded at the said hospital. His condition is listed as serious.
The couple were allegedly set on fire following a confrontation with a man at their camp.
The incident had occurred around 4 am on August 29th. They were both rushed to the Bartica Hospital and subsequently medevaced to the city.
To date, Adonis said the suspect is yet to be apprehended.
Stabroek News had previously reported that the couple were at a function when they were informed that someone had invaded their camp.
As a result, they immediately left for the camp. Upon arrival, they saw a male individual and enquired from him what he was doing there. However, an argument ensued between them and the suspect. He subsequently left and they retired to bed.
Several minutes after, they were awakened by intense heat as their camp was set on fire.
