The body of 65-year-old Earl Griffith, who had lived alone at Wisroc Housing Scheme in Wismar, Linden, was found on February 17 in a pool of blood with chop wounds evident about his body. However, there are no known leads on his killer.
A businessman who operates a fish shop within the Wisroc community told investigators that Griffith had been a frequent patron of his premises, and he had observed the pensioner filling a bottle with water at his standpipe at the shop at around 17:50h on February 17.
Linden pensioner chopped to death
He said the pensioner had departed about ten minutes later, while he had left the location shortly after, and upon returning there, he discovered the pensioner lying on the ground in a pool of blood.
He said he reported the matter to the police, and upon investigation, ranks found two chop wounds to the pensioner’s face and neck.
Some $2000 were found in his possession.
Police have said that several individuals in the area have been contacted and interviewed, but no useful information has been obtained. The surrounding area has been canvassed for CCTV cameras, but none has been found.
