A decomposed body of an unidentified man was discovered early Sunday morning along the Hope Seawalls, East Coast Demerara (ECD), prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
The body that was found at the Hope seawalls
The discovery was made around 06:45h on Sunday when the body was seen lying face down among the rocks at the shoreline. The man was clothed in black knee-length pants and a brown long-sleeved shirt. A tattoo was visible on his right hand.
The remains were removed from the scene and taken to the Memorial Funeral Parlor, where they are being stored pending identification and a post-mortem examination.
Investigators questioned several persons in the area, but no useful information has been obtained so far.
This recent incident follows a similar case earlier this year when, on March 21, the body of 59-year-old Balraj Mahdeo was found in a trench in the vicinity of Plantation Hope, ECD. Mahdeo had a known history of seizures and alcohol use. While no foul play was suspected in that matter, the back-to-back discoveries in the same general area have raised concern.
Investigations into the latest case are ongoing.
