Body at Leguan: Probe complex, time-consuming – Home Affairs Minister

…assures victim’s family of bringing killer to justice

The investigation into the murder of Roma Dookeran, the 68-year-old Canada-based Guyanese, is still ongoing following the discovery of her partially nude body on March 17 at the Leguan foreshore, Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn said.
Despite the arrest of a taxi driver for questioning, no substantial information has been released to the public regarding the case, leaving many questions unanswered.

Benn has stated that the investigation is complex and time-consuming, and the authorities are working tirelessly to bring justice to Dookeran’s family and loved ones.
“I know that it is under investigation, it is a distressing one, but they are working on it. Usually, these cases will require quite an amount of forensic examinations, checks, and identifying the persons who may have had engagements with her to come to a definitive position on it,” he explained.
As the investigation continues, many are wondering what led to her tragic death.
Dookeran had been dropped off at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on March 14, 2023, to board a flight back home. However, she left the airport in a taxi and headed to Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara before going to the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown.
It remains unclear how she ended up dead on the Region Three island.
The shocking murder has sent shockwaves throughout the community, with many members expressing their concerns about safety. The Police have reassured the public that every effort is being made to piece together the events that led to Dookeran’s death, and those responsible will be brought to justice.
In the meantime, the family and friends of Dookeran are left grieving and seeking closure. As the investigation continues, the community remains hopeful that justice will be served, and that the authorities will provide more information to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the case. (G9)