Fisherman admits to vandalising suicide victim’s tomb

A 52-year-old fisherman, who was arrested last week in connection with the disturbing desecration of a 13-year-old girl’s tomb, has pleaded guilty to malicious damage to property and is now awaiting sentencing.
Parsram Tapsie, also known as ‘Radesh’ or ‘Ranchie,’ of Phase 3, Good Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was taken into custody on February 11 and later charged on February 13 by at the Cove and John Police Station. The charge was brought under Section 160 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act Chapter 8:01.

The case stems from a tragic incident involving a 13-year-old girl, Millie Mykala Miguel, who died by suicide. She was laid to rest following the devastating event, but in a shocking turn of events, her tomb was discovered broken into just days after her burial.
Reports alleged that someone had not only vandalised the tomb but also violated the child’s body. Following investigations, Tapsie was arrested after allegedly going into hiding.
On Friday, Tapsie appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was formally read to him. He pleaded guilty, and the court ordered that he undergo a probation and psychiatric evaluation before sentencing.
Tapsie has since been remanded to prison, and the matter has been adjourned to March 17 when he is expected to be sentenced.