Male suspect sought in Corentyne woman's death
The police are looking for a male suspect who they think may have information regarding the death of Nandkumarie Latchanna, 44, of Number 54 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, whose body was found on Thursday morning in her front yard with marks of violence.

The police yesterday said that the male suspect is a friend of the dead woman who was seen in front of her yard shortly after the body was found.

The man called 'Bico' of Crabwood Creek, Berbice, was a regular visitor to the home and is known, up to late yesterday the police that he has reportedly gone into hiding.

Latchanna was found dead in her front yard with what appeared to be marks of violence on the head.

Her daughters made the discovery about 6:00 am on Thursday morning after the woman was not found in the kitchen.

She is an early riser who usually prepare meals for some contract workers who are working in the area.

Relatives are of the opinion that she was murdered by a known assailant that morning while she was cooking.

A post mortem was conducted yesterday.

Saturday, January 17, 2004