Wakenaam murder: “Me chop he cuz he de troubling me” – son confesses to killing father

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after he confessed to chopping his father to death on Monday at Great Troolie Island, Essequibo River, during an argument.
The dead man has been identified as 59-year-old Archaelus Anthony Miguel of Onderneeming Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).

Murder suspect: Anthony Miguel

Initial reports stated that Miguel and the suspect left for the backdam, but after some time, the son returned and claimed that he was unwell. He also claimed that his father was in the backdam, but upon making checks for the man, only his pants and a cell phone were found.
The suspect reportedly travelled to Troolie Island, where villagers further questioned him, and it was then he related, “I chop he up, caz he de troubling me”.
He was arrested, and subsequently took ranks to the scene. On arrival, he pointed to the area where he allegedly chopped his father, thence to the area where he had dragged the body and hid it under some branches.
The body bore multiple chop wounds on all parts, including the face.
Guyana Times understands that the now dead man and his son Anthony would work all day until 16:00h but on the day in question, his son requested to leave at about 15:00h.
His employer thought something was amiss since he was acting in a strange manner. As such, the owner of the farm reportedly instructed him to wait until his father returned then leave. After some time had elapsed and the man did not return, the owner summoned several relatives to assist in searching for the man but it proved futile.
Instead, the employer told Guyana Times that the man’s cell phone, some of his tools along with his pants were found on the ground. At that time, the woman informed relatives and residents that Anthony was missing.
Upon questioning the man’s son, he confessed to the heinous crime. The suspect along with the body were taken to the Parika Stelling. He was taken into custody while his father’s body was taken to the Ezekiel Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem.