Kendell Joseph, also called ‘James’, 26, who was wanted for the murder committed on Clifton and Sylvester Thomas on July 11, was on Thursday found dead at Kato Village, North Pakaraimas, Region Nine. He is suspected to have died by suicide.
Police stated that at about 07:00 hrs on Thursday, Joseph’s mother, along with her family, left their home and went out for breakfast.
However, upon returning home, his sister went to the back of the house, where she observed Joseph in a motionless position. As a result, she raised an alarm, and the matter was reported to the Kato Police Station.
Joseph was removed and taken to the Kato Cottage Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
It was reported that the murdered men and the suspect had been imbibing when an argument ensued. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly stabbed both victims, inflicting injuries that resulted in their deaths. He then made good his escape.
The police later issued a wanted bulletin for Joseph’s arrest.
