88-year-old husband suspected in wife’s killing found dead

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Michael Raymond Haralall Tamassar, also known as “Mike”, an 88-year-old pensioner, who died on Thursday.
Police said the death occurred between 07:00h and 09:38h hours at the Bladen Hall School Compound Living Quarters, East Coast Demerara, where Tamessar of Lot 8 Ogle Airstrip Road, East Coast Demerara, had been residing with his son.
According to investigators, Tamessar was last seen alive at about 07:00h by his son, but at about 09:38h, he was found unresponsive in the living room of the residence. Detectives examined the body for marks of violence but reported that none were observed on the exposed areas.
Tamessar was subsequently escorted to the Buxton Health Centre, where he was pronounced dead by a doctor on duty. His body was later transferred to the Memorial Gardens Mortuary, where it remains pending a post-mortem examination.
Police confirmed that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Tamessar had previously been arrested and was assisting Police with an investigation into the death of his wife, 89-year-old Lackandai Tamessar, whose body was discovered late last month at their residence on Ogle Airstrip Road.
In a report published on January 1, 2026, Police stated that Lackandai Tamessar’s body was found with apparent stab wounds. The incident was believed to have occurred between Friday, December 26, and Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Investigators reported that the elderly woman was last seen alive on December 26 by a relative who visited her home. When the relative returned on December 30, she discovered Tamessar lying motionless with injuries.
The woman’s body was taken to the Plaisance Health Centre, where she was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor. It was later transported to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
At the time her body was discovered, Michael Tamessar was present at the residence. Police had confirmed that he was arrested and was assisting with the investigation into her death and was later released from custody.