Decomposed body of Essequibo man found in rice field
The badly decomposed body of a man who has been missing for over a week was found on Saturday morning in a rice field at Better Hope, Essequibo Coast.
Dead: Cedrick Riley called “Jkee”
Dead is 58-year-old Cedrick Riley called “Jkee” of Dartmouth Village, Essequibo Coast. The discovery was made at about 06:00h.
According to reports, a 22-year-old cattle farmer was tending to his animals when he was hit by a pungent smell coming from a rice field behind his home. He then observed what initially appeared to be a decaying animal, so he alerted other residents who went to investigate.
Upon further examination, it was revealed to be the body of a human. The police were summoned.
A close relative of the now dead man positively identified him from his clothing. The body was removed and is presently at the Onderneeming Funeral Home awaiting an autopsy.
Investigations are ongoing.
