2 North Pakaraimas farmers fatally stabbed; police hunting for suspect
Police in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) are on the hunt for a male suspect who escaped after stabbing two North Pakaraimas farmers to death during a drunken row.
Dead are Clifton Thomas, a 34-year-old farmer, and Sylvester Thomas, a 20-year-old farmer; both of Micopara Settlement, Tuseneng Village, North Pakaraimas.
The incident occurred on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Tuseneng Creek.
Murder suspect: Kendel Joseph called James
Police have since identified the suspect as Kendel Joseph, called ‘James’, a male Amerindian (age and other particulars unknown).
Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased men and the suspect were imbibing when an argument ensued. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly stabbed both victims, inflicting injuries that resulted in their deaths. He then made good his escape. The police are urging persons who see the suspect or know where he is, to contact the nearest police station immediately
Investigations are continuing.
