Woman, 48, brutally beaten to death by 29-year-old partner

Police are currently on a manhunt for a 29-year-old man who reportedly beat his 48-year-old partner to death early Sunday morning at Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara (WCD).

Dead is Bibi Naseefa Baksh, a mother of a 12-year-old daughter. The lawmen have since identified the suspect as Shivnand Henry, a fisherman/labourer.
The Police have since confirmed that the couple would frequently be embroiled in domestic disputes which would lead to physical altercations.
However, preliminary investigation revealed that on the day in question between 04:30h and 05:30h, while under the influence of alcohol, the couple engaged in a heated argument which subsequently turned physical.
According to information received, the suspect reportedly kicked the now dead woman down their wooden stairs and dragged her onto the roadway, where he continued to kick her. He then armed himself with a piece of wood and dealt her several blows about the body.
After the brutal beating, the suspect and the victim’s daughter assisted Baksh back into the house where she was then taken to her bedroom and helped on to her bed. Shortly thereafter, Baksh was discovered to be unresponsive.
Upon realising that something was wrong, the victim’s daughter raised an alarm as the suspect fled the scene. The Police were contacted and upon arriving at the location, observed Baksh lying motionlessly in the bedroom.
Visible abrasions were seen on her forehead, shoulder, arms, and knees. The woman’s body was taken to the Ezekiel Funeral Home as Police continue their investigations.
Efforts to locate the suspect have been unsuccessful thus far. The Police said they have interviewed multiple individuals and obtained valuable information.
This recent murder has now taken the toll to 83. On Saturday, the Police reported that a total of 82 murders were committed within the first half of 2023, with a whopping 33 that stemmed from domestic disputes.