Parika mother charged over death of child

Martha Miguel

Martha Miguel, the mother of the child who was found dead in a drain at Parika Backdam, was on Tuesday remanded to prison after being charged with manslaughter.

Miguel, 18, appeared before Magistrate Zamilla Ally-Seepaul at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court where the charge was read to her.

She was not required to plead to the indictable charge and was remanded to prison until June 1, 2021.