The body of an unidentified woman was on Tuesday found in the vicinity of the Foulis, East Coast Demerara, suspected to have been raped and murdered. The body was discovered by a resident, who went to the area to dispose garbage.
The body was reportedly found in a clump of bushes in a state of decomposition.
The Police was immediately alerted and an investigation was launched.
Reports are the woman’s blouse was pulled to her chest and her pants and undergarment were below her knees, leaving investigators to believe she may have been sexually assaulted.
There was also a yellow metal chain wrapped around the woman’s neck.
Police also found a pair of slippers and a hammock next to the woman’s body. She was lying face up and her arm had a gaping wound.
Police officials have confirmed that there were reports of a missing person but they are examining every possible lead.
Her age is estimated to be in the mid 30’s. Police in a release stated that the body was clad in a blue top, brown and black brassiere, blue jeans and light-blue underwear.
The woman is brown in complexion and is about five feet, five inches tall.
The body is at the Lyken’s Funeral Home awaiting identification and a post-mortem examination.
