Main suspect in murder of Venezuelan woman arrested

A man, who is believed to be the main suspect in the murder of Evelyn Alfonzo Alves, the Venezuelan woman, has been arrested by the Police. Alves was fatally shot in her head on Sunday.

Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum Monday night confirmed that the suspect is in custody assisting with the investigation.

He will be questioned by investigators in relation to the murder.

Police reported that Evelyn was discovered lying on the road at the New Diamond Development Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.

She was found by workers attached to a construction company who were on their way to refuel an excavator.

Evelyn was clad in a white jersey, black jeans and a pair of black footwear.

Investigators found a 9mm spent shell about ten feet from Evelyn’s head. A cell phone was also found next to her body.

During an interview with the News Room on Monday, Evelyn’s mother, Juliet Alves said the dead woman was threatened in the past by two men and was recently intimidated.

Still finding it hard to accept the death of her daughter, Juliet related that Evelyn left home on Saturday informing her that she was going to collect some money.

She did not provide any other details. However, Juliet said Evelyn was accompanied by a female. They left together in a taxi.

Juliet further told the News Room that after Evelyn did not return home, she tried calling her all day on Sunday but got no answer.

She said a friend of Evelyn sent her a photo of her lifeless body, lying in a pool of blood. As such, Juliet went to a parlour and her worst fear was confirmed.