Labourer’s partially decomposed body found at Kuribrong

…family calls for Police probe

A partially decomposed body, clad in a white T-shirt, grey jeans and a pair of blue sneakers, was discovered on Wednesday in Kuribrong, Region Eight.
The body is believed to be that of 42-year-old Patrick Vyphuis of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, who went missing weeks ago.
News of his passing has been received with shock by friends and family members, who are now calling for a thorough investigation into his suspicious passing.
The father of three had reportedly been employed as a labourer with a couple who operate a mining dredge in the Kuribrong area, and had been taken to the area to work since July 5.
Guyana Times understands that this is the second time Vyphuis had ventured into the interior to work with the couple.
Odessia Spencer, Vyphuis’s sister, explained that she finds her brother’s passing a little strange. She explained that family members had, a few days ago, heard a rumour that her brother was missing; however, when they attempted to contact his employers, the duo reportedly refused to provide any helpful information. Spencer contends that she believes it is the duty of the employer to inform relatives of any mishaps.
Spencer even said that after family members had heard that Vyphuis had gone missing, a team was about to head into the area in search of the man. The search was called off after relatives heard on Wednesday that his remains had been discovered.
The dead man’s sister told this publication that her brother’s partially decomposed body was reportedly identified by his employer, who related he was able to identify him by the clothing on his body.
She related that the family is still awaiting the remains, to conduct a post mortem examination; while they fear that a DNA test may even be necessary because of the body’s deteriorated state.
Vyphuis’s relatives are calling for a thorough investigation into his demise, especially since, according to them, a young man had lost his life a few years ago while working with the same couple.
Almost in tears, the gloomy woman recalled that she had last seen her brother on the eve of Father’s Day. She said what bothers her is that his employers have not been held in custody, even as Police continue to probe his mysterious death.
Efforts made by this newspaper to contact the employers proved futile.
Commander of ‘F’ Division (Interior locations), Kevin Adonis, has confirmed that the remains were found, and that no one is presently in custody. He explained that the Police were advised to send the remains to be tested so as to confirm its identity. He notes that investigations are ongoing.