DPP recommends murder charge against mother who strangled daughter to death

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, has recommended a murder charge against 26-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, who suffocated her seven-year-old daughter at their Fyrish, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) home on Sunday. Guyana Times understands that the file was submitted to the DPP Chambers on Friday, and based on the evidence provided, legal advice has been given for a murder charge to be instituted against Shivpersaud.

As such, the mother is expected to make her appearance on Monday at the Albion Magistrate’s Court. Shivpersaud was discharged from the Port Mourant Hospital on Thursday after she attempted to take her own life.
She is accused of killing her daughter, Isabella Dabadial, and also attempted to strangle her son, Ethan. The incident reportedly took place at about 11:30h.

However, as the investigation continues into the gruesome act, the woman, after her discharge, was taken back to the scene by detectives, where she reportedly claimed that she could not remember what took place on the fateful day. She is presently being psychologically evaluated. Despite her claims, Police sources indicate that statements continue to be collected and key details verified as the probe advances.
It was reported that the woman had been experiencing emotional distress after her husband left the home several days prior and refused to return. She is also said to have told investigators that she had nothing to eat on the morning of the incident and became overwhelmed.

Prior to committing the act, she reportedly posted a photo of herself and the two children, seeking forgiveness for what she was about to do. After committing the act, Shivpersaud attempted to take her own life by cutting the veins behind her ankles.
Meanwhile, little Isabella Dabadial was confirmed dead after she and her brother were rushed to the same hospital. Her younger sibling survived the ordeal. An autopsy performed on the body of Isabella proved that she died from manual strangulation.
She was laid to rest on Friday.