The body of the man who was found outside the La Penitence Market
The lifeless body of a man was discovered Saturday afternoon just outside one of the gates of La Penitence Market in Georgetown.
Eyewitnesses told this publication that the man, who has not yet been formally identified, was seen lying near the market’s entrance, close to a sponge and pieces of cardboard that vagrants in the area often use as makeshift bedding. He appeared to be of unkempt appearance and some persons in the vicinity suggested that he may have been a vagrant who frequented the location.
Up to Sunday evening, police had not released any official information regarding the discovery. It remains unclear whether the man bore any marks of violence, or if he may have died of natural causes. The grim discovery has unsettled vendors and regular market-goers, many of whom say that while vagrants often seek shelter around the market, such incidents are rare.
This latest case comes just days after the body of another man was found in the drain at a city church. Last Tuesday, an elderly man was discovered dead in a drain outside the Trinity Methodist Church, located between Leopold and High Streets.
According to reports, the man, who appears to be a vagrant, was first seen sitting on a piece of cardboard in front of the church before entering the trench. He later removed his clothing and began swimming in the water. Moments after, he was observed motionless in the drain. Persons in the area alerted the police, who responded and removed the body from the location. The deceased, who appeared to be of African descent, has not yet been identified. Investigations are ongoing.
