2 arrested after miner found dead with stab wounds at Baramani Backdam, Reg. 7

Police in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) are investigating the murder of a male miner at Baramani Backdam, Cuyuni River, who was found dead with several stab wounds to his body. The dead man has so far been identified only as Riley.
According to the police, the alleged murder occurred sometime between 00:30hrs and 02:00hrs on Saturday, June 28, 2025, near a mining camp at Baramani Backdam.
The victim’s body was discovered naked with multiple stab wounds. The discovery was made by another miner and a police report was made.
A team of police ranks responded, visited the scene and carried out an investigation.
Preliminary investigation led to the arrest of the two suspects: Rovel Santiago, a 21-year-old male Amerindian from Khan Hill, Mabaruma, Region One, and Shawn Williams, a 20-year-old male Amerindian from Kuru Kururu Village, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
Police say both suspects (Santiago and Williams) were arrested on Saturday after admitting involvement during police questioning at the mining camp.
“The suspects led investigators to the crime scene, where significant evidence, including suspected murder weapons (knives) and the victim’s blood-stained clothing, was recovered,” police said.
A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. Witness statements have been taken, and the suspects remain in police custody as the investigation, led by Bartica Police, is ongoing.