A post-mortem examination has revealed that 64-year-old Parbhudai Boodhram, also known as ‘Renie’ who was discovered dead at her residence at Lot 1118 Belle West, West Bank Demerara, died as a result of strangulation compounded by multiple traumas to the head.
The examination was conducted by government pathologist, Dr Nehaul Singh, and took place on Wednesday morning at the Ezekiel Funeral Home, West Coast Demerara.
The pathologist’s findings prompted police to take two individuals into custody for questioning.
The investigation began after Boodhram was discovered dead at her residence at Lot 1118 Belle West, West Bank Demerara. She had been restrained with plastic cable zip ties and sustained severe injuries to her face and body.
The incident is believed to have occurred sometime between 8:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am on Saturday. Preliminary inquiries suggest that the perpetrator(s) may have been lying in wait as there were no signs of forced entry into the home.
Reports further indicate that the victim returned home at around 6:30pm on Friday after visiting her husband, Anthony ‘Tony’ Boodhram, a 63-year-old tailor, at his shop in Georgetown. It was noted that she had purchased groceries earlier and was escorted home by a friend who owns the shop.
Upon arriving at the home, the shop owner observed as Boodhram entered her yard before departing. It is likely that the suspect(s) ambushed her shortly thereafter. Once inside, the assailants tied her up, assaulted her, and ransacked the house, fleeing with valuables including her purse, jewellery, and a total of US$4,000 in cash.