A pork knocker of Tabatinga, Lethem, was found dead on a trail in Region Eight with stab wounds about his body and two persons are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
The deceased has been identified as Samuel Gonsalves, 22 of Tabatinga, Lethem.
Police said Gonsalves was found at Obanna Backdam, Kuribrong in a lifeless state by a Ranger on Christmas Eve Day with two suspected stab wounds to his left side chest.
Investigations revealed that Gonsalves had received his payment in raw gold on December 23 and shortly after he went to the landing where he was drinking with his friends. Police said during the 23rd and 24th he visited several shops and indulged in alcoholic beverages with his friends.
However at approximately 12 pm on the 24th, he left with the intention of returning to the backdam. At around 6.30 pm, police said the Ranger who was traversing the area found him lying in a pool of blood and immediately contacted the police.
Gonsalves’ remains are presently at the Mahdia Hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.
