Autopsies performed on the bodies of Ian and Rakesh Matthias, the two brothers whose bullet-riddled bodies were found on Shell Beach, in Region One on Thursday, have confirmed that they both died from multiple gunshot wounds and investigators believe they were tortured prior to being killed.
Stabroek News was reliably informed that the autopsies were conducted yesterday by government pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh, who indicated that the gunshot injuries were inflicted with high-powered weapon/s.
Ian’s right leg and one of his hands were also severed as he was chopped in addition to being shot.