Friends charged with Grove man’s murder

Two men were on Tuesday charged with the murder of a Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD) man after an alleged triangular love affair turned deadly last Wednesday.
Heeman Gocool and Khemraj Persaud appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty on Tuesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
The prosecution is contending that both of the men murdered 53-year-old Rohan “Khanhai” Persaud, of Samantha Point, Grove, EBD. It is alleged that on February 13, 2019, the duo stabbed Persaud to death. They were remanded to prison and the case will continue on March 12.
Guyana Times had previously reported that the handyman was killed after an argument over one of them having an alleged affair with his reputed wife. This publication was told that the man’s body was discovered at about 06:30h by residents who found him lying at the corner of the road.
According to Police reports, he was found with a gash on his abdomen. This newspaper understands that at the time of the discovery, the man’s intestines were protruding through the wound.
His T-shirt was also rolled up around his neck while his back bore apparent marks of violence. Reports reaching this publication also stated that one of the suspects of Grove Housing Scheme moved into the now dead man’s home after he had misunderstandings with his brothers.
However, while there, he reportedly started a relationship with Persaud’s reputed wife. According to a source close to the family, this led to numerous arguments between Persaud and his reputed wife who subsequently moved out of the home. However, Persaud and the suspect along with other friends were in Grove at about 01:00h on February 13 when another argument ensued between the duo.
Persaud reportedly again accused the suspect of having sexual relations with his reputed wife and a scuffle ensued. It was reported that one of the suspects reportedly used a stingray (fish) bone and dealt Persaud one stab wound to his abdomen.