… 2 arrested
Two persons have been arrested by police in connection with the murder of 64-year-old Parbhudai Boodhram, also known as Renie, a housewife of Lot 1118 Belle West, West Bank Demerara.
The gruesome incident occurred between 20:00h on Friday, and 8:00h on Saturday at her residence. It is believed that the act was carried out by unknown perpetrator(s).
Reports indicate that Boodhram lived with her husband, Anthony Alphonso Boodhram, called Tony, a 63-year-old tailor. The couple had a routine where the woman would assist her husband daily at his Georgetown tailor shop before returning home.
On Friday morning at around 10:00h, she reportedly left her home to help him as usual.
After finishing work for the day, Boodhram headed back to Belle West and made a stop at a nearby shop to purchase groceries. The shop owner, who was also a friend, told police that they escorted her home and watched as she entered the yard before driving off.
It is suspected that the perpetrator(s) were hiding in the yard and ambushed her as she approached the house.
Police found no signs of forced entry, indicating that she was likely apprehended before she could lock her door.
Inside the home, Boodhram was restrained with plastic cable zip ties and beaten severely about her face and body. The assailants ransacked the house, stealing her purse, jewellery, and approximately US$4,000 from a closet.
They then fled the scene in an unknown direction.
Her body was discovered hours later, and police were summoned.
Officers conducted an initial examination and transported the victim to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Her remains were subsequently taken to Ezekiel Mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is pending.
“Detectives arrived at the scene around 10:30h on Saturday and questioned several individuals in the area”, the police report stated.
According to police, some useful information was obtained, leading to the arrest of two individuals who are now assisting with the investigation.
As police continue to probe this violent crime, investigators are working to determine whether additional suspects were involved.
