Man confesses to killing Kuru Kururu bus driver

One of the three persons who are said to be family members of a woman who had previously shared a relationship with 38-year-old Marcus Thomas, who was hacked to death, has confessed to killing the man.
The three were arrested on Thursday at Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), for the murder of the Route 42 minibus driver formerly of Coverden, East Bank Demerara (EBD). Thomas was chopped to death moments after he exited his vehicle at Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
After making three attempts on the man’s life in the past, the attackers finally had their way on Tuesday, by taking him out with brutal chops about his body.
Guyana Times had previously reported that within seconds after exiting his minibus, Thomas was attacked by the suspects who are no longer his in-laws. Based on reports, the victim and the three men had a feud over an old grievance back in 2020.
A reliable source told this publication that the feud between Thomas and the men began just after Thomas had caught the woman he shared a relationship with in bed with a cousin. Since then, the men reportedly continued to threaten the man’s life.
The most recent attempts on the life of Thomas were back in August 2020. The suspects had allegedly chopped him to his belly and head, and he had to be rushed immediately to the hospital.
Following the incident, two of the suspects who had committed the act were arrested but were later released on bail. The third suspect succeeded in eluding Police.
Thomas’ sister had told Guyana Times that she was at home when she received the news of her brother’s death, and said the incident might have stemmed from the old grievance.
Regional Commander, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Siwnarine told Guyana Times on Friday that Police received information that the suspects were hiding in Parika, EBE, and ranks reportedly went to the location, and the men were apprehended.
They are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations. Commander Siwnarine also said they are awaiting response from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to proceed with charges.