Detectives are now said to be wrapping up investigations into the murder of travel agent Reona Payne, who was killed when her reputed husband, GDF Captain Orwain Sandy, reportedly shot her eight times to her body on Saturday.
According to Acting Crime Chief Paul Williams, the investigation is almost completed, and the soldier will be charged within the coming week.
Reona Payne and Captain Orwain Sandy in happier times
It was previously reported that, at about 11:00hrs on the day of the shooting, the couple were in a motor car proceeding along First Street, Alexander Village, and were heard arguing.
The vehicle, PWW 7163, stopped in the said area, and Payne reportedly exited.
With his service pistol in hand, Sandy pursued her, and a scuffle ensued. The man then used his weapon to discharge eight rounds in the direction of the now dead woman.
He then re-entered his vehicle and travelled to the Brickdam Police Station, where he reported what had transpired. Police visited the scene and discovered Payne’s lifeless body.
Sandy reportedly was threatening the woman’s life for a number of months, after he had suspected her of infidelity.
Guyana Times saw text messages exchanged between Payne and a friend dating back to December 27, 2017, wherein she reported that she had been punched to her face by Sandy.
Pictures were also sent by Payne which showed her right eye being swollen shut.
One text message sent by the late Payne read as follows: “next thing you know, he was screaming that he would give up his career for me…he would put me in a box…and punched me in my face”.
A workmate of Payne’s also reported seeing bruises on her body and marks of violence on her face.
As such, Payne’s relatives are of the belief that Sandy had planned the murder.
