A Berbice pensioner was on Sunday evening found dead lying in a pool of blood in his home, leaving relatives to believe that he was murdered during a home invasion. Dead is 76-year-old George Welch of No 50 Village, Corentyne Berbice, Region Six.
Dead: George Welch
Based on reports received, the pensioner, who is also called “Dutch George”, was found on the ground in front of his door lying motionlessly. His face was downwards and there was blood. At the time, he was clad in a red jersey and blue underwear.
However, Police stated that the deceased lived alone and suffered from diabetes and other illnesses. On the day in question, at about 09:00h, the Police stated that the now dead man was seen alive on his stairway by his neighbour. He had appeared to be of good health.
At about 17:30h, the said neighbour reportedly called out to him but there was no answer. As such, upon checking, he found George lying motionlessly and immediately raised an alarm.
The Police have since ruled out foul play but the relatives are holding out that the man might have been attacked and struck to the head with a six-feet concrete spindle which was found close to the body.
His son, Marcell Welch, related that after he received the telephone call, he went to the house where he saw his father lying behind a door. He recalled seeing his father alive on Tuesday last.
“He bleed a lot and it appears as though he got hurt since Friday night or Saturday morning,” the younger Welch said. He explained that his father did not have any known enemies.
The family is calling for a thorough probe into the death of George. He leaves to mourn his four children and other relatives. An autopsy is expected to be performed on the body later this week.
