-after argument over cows
Police are investigating the murder of Chardson Ernest, a 40-year-old farmer of Fly Hill, North Rupununi, which occurred at about 3.30 am on Thursday at Fly Hill, Region Nine.
The police said in a statement that Investigations revealed that the victim is the nephew of the 47-year-old suspect and they resided in Fly Hill. On Wednesday, 17th July 2024, at about 8 pm, the victim, along with the suspect, the suspect’s 57-year-old brother and a 22-year-old farmer (the victim’s nephew), were all consuming rum at a street corner, about 50 metres from their home.
At about 10 pm on Wednesday, the 22-year-old farmer went home, leaving the victim, the suspect, and the suspect’s brother still imbibing at the same location.