A vendor was found dead yesterday at Wismar, in Linden, where his body was found behind a shack.
The Guyana Police Force said the body of Dwane Williams, also known as ‘Levi’ and ‘Sweetie man,’ 54, of Wismar Housing Scheme, Linden, was found by residents with gaping wounds to his throat and one of his wrists.
The police said Williams is believed to have been murdered by a person or persons unknown sometime between Thurs-day night and 5.45 yesterday.
A nephew of the deceased told police officers that approximately 9pm on November 26, the deceased visited his 88-year-old mother, who resides with him [the nephew], where he spent some time before returning home to cook.
The report added that about 5.45 am yesterday, the nephew received information from persons in the community who informed him that Williams was seen lying motionless.
The report said the police were contacted and subsequently visited the scene.
The body was examined and marks of violence were found. A search later also led to the discovery of a knife.
The nephew of the deceased, who asked not to be named, told Stabroek News that he last saw his uncle on Thursday night when he visited the home he shared with his grandmother.
The grieving man noted that ever since the passing of Williams’ eldest brother, the man would usually visit his mother daily. The nephew added the woman was still mourning the death of her eldest child.
According to the nephew, the mother of the deceased contacted the now dead man after he returned home to ensure he made it there safely.
However, sometime after, the nephew said, the man went back out to sell and hang with his friends and it is believed that he was attacked sometime on his way back home. He usually sold mints, chewing gum and other small items.
At the scene of the crime, which is approximately ten minutes away from the deceased’s home, none of Williams’ goods were found, Although his bag was found some distance away, the nephew added that it was ransacked, and cash was missing.
Williams was a father of one who lived alone. He was also described as a humble, and friendly person.
In his earlier days while residing in Georgetown he sold kites and carved sculptures in the Main Street area.
His nephew is hoping that whomever is responsible for Williams’ murder is brought to justice as he related that the deceased did not deserve to die the way he did. He also noted that the man’s elderly mother is trying to cope with the loss of yet another son in such a short time frame.
