Lawyer died from stab wound to the neck- autopsy

Richard Layne, the 35-year-old lawyer, who was murdered outside his D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown house on Wednesday night died from a stab wound to his neck.

Police Headquarters on Friday confirmed the finding of the autopsy which was performed by Government pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh.

Dr Singh in his conclusion opined that the wound was inflicted with a sharp instrument measuring at least 17 cm in length.

Layne was found dead in his car outside his Century Palm Gardens, D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown house on Wednesday night.

The discovery was made after he returned home with Harding from purchasing coffee at MovieTowne, Georgetown. Harding later left and went to his Eccles, East Bank Demerara residence.

Hours after, Sulker got up from bed to use the washroom and then went into the kitchen. While in the kitchen, he reportedly looked through a window and saw Layne’s car parked on the bridge of the premises. Layne was sitting in the driver seat in a “slumped position” and was motionless.

Police on Friday said that Layne’s friend, Tony Sulker, a 29-year-old Police Sergeant, and Layne’s cousin, Michael Harding were detained for questioning in relation to the crime.

Both men were released on Thursday night. The investigation continues but no one is currently in Police custody.