PME on skeletal remains found in Upper Berbice inconclusive

A post-mortem examination (PME) conducted on the skeletal remains suspected to be those of missing 65-year-old Hururu Mission resident Linton Ashley has failed to determine an exact cause of death.
The PME was conducted on Monday by Dr Nehaul Singh at the Georgetown Public Hospital mortuary. The remains, which is suspected to be that of the Aroaima, Hururu Mission resident, were discovered scattered about 50 feet away from his logging camp at the UB concession at 101-kilometre UNAMCO trail in the Upper Berbice region over a week ago.
Official information from Police indicated that upon conclusion of the PME the remains were proven to be those of a human being, however, the cause of death was undetermined. They were transported back to the Lyken Funeral Home for storage. Reports are that samples were previously taken from Ashley’s relatives for a DNA test of which officials are awaiting the results.
Ashley, who worked as a lone saw man/logger in the area which is considered “desolate” was reported missing by his female employer since December 12, 2019. The employer reported that she went searching for Ashley at the camp after she did not see him for some time but was unsuccessful in finding him. A saw was reportedly discovered next to the remains along with a fallen greenheart log. Investigators initially suspected that he might have been killed by the fallen tree. An employee, who recently set up camp in the vicinity made the gruesome discovery. According to Police, next to the remains were clothing suspected to be that of the 65-year-old, which included a green and grey hat, a pair of black long boots, black pants and a blue shirt.