Man accused of theft beaten, burned to death at Honey Camp Landing

Four persons are now in custody for beating to death a man whom they accused of stealing at Honey Camp Landing, Middle Mazaruni, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) on Tuesday. The deceased man was only identified as “Curry.”

Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased, who had no fixed place of abode and did odd jobs at Honey Camp Landing, was allegedly confronted by several males and accused of stealing. During the confrontation, a belt was placed around the victim’s neck, and he was dragged on the ground, after which they reportedly dealt several lashes to his body with a spade, cutlasses, and pieces of wood. Not satisfied, they doused him with acid.

After committing the act, the suspects then left the injured man lying on the ground near an abandoned shop. Police were summoned to the area, where they found the motionless body of the deceased lying face down in the sand. The body was examined, and what appeared to be abrasions and burn marks were seen on his body.

Based on reports received, four suspects were subsequently arrested and are presently in police custody assisting with the investigation. The police are on the hunt for two others.