Fisherman stabbed to lung – PM

Corentyne murder

… suspect confesses, for court Monday

The Corentyne, Berbice, fisher whose body was discovered by his mother on Tuesday last, died of a stab wound to the lung. This was the finding by forensic pathologist Dr Vivekanand Bridgemohan, over the weekend.

The body of Ravi Sharma, 25, of Number 60 Village, was discovered in the yard of his mother in Corentyne. He resided with his mother and was said to be an alcoholic.

On Monday last Sharma went home intoxicated and ordered his mother to vacate the house. When she returned about 06:00h the following day she discovered his body in the yard.

The dead man’s friend and drinking buddy was later arrested and subsequently gave a confession statement, claiming that he and Sharma had fought over a portable DVD player. Later the suspect changed his story and confessed that he was having a relationship with Sharma’s mother and he had disapproved. Investigators were told that on the night of the incident Sharma vented his disgust over the relationship and a fight ensued. It was during the fight that Sharma was allegedly stabbed.

Meanwhile, the suspect is expected to appear in a Berbice court on Monday to answer the capital charge. (Andrew Carmichael)