Businessman, two others confess to robbery/ murder of Belle West woman

A 40-year-old businessman and two fishermen who were arrested in relation to the murder of Parbhudai Boodhram have since confessed to their involvement in the crime.

The suspects in custody are Kishan Narine called ‘Sparka’, a 29-year-old fisherman of Suriname and of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo; Philbert Cush called ‘Samuel’, also a fisherman of Vergenoegen, EBE and 40-year-old businessman Rohan Singh called ‘Alpha’ of Belle West, WBD.

Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum told the News Room that the suspects were questioned and they provided investigators with details about their roles in the crime.

He said a fourth suspect is being sought. Several checks were made but he is yet to be located.

Reports revealed Boodhram known as ‘Renie’ lived with her husband, 63-year-old tailor Anthony Alphonso Boodhram, who operates a shop in Georgetown. The woman regularly visited her husband at his shop to assist with work, and after completing her tasks, she would return home, sometimes leaving him at the shop overnight depending on his workload.

Last Friday morning, Boodhram left her home and went to her husband’s shop, where she helped him throughout the day. Later, she left the shop and made her way back to Belle West. Before reaching home, she stopped at a local shop. The shop is reportedly owned by Singh.

There, Boodhram purchased groceries and was escorted home by Singh.

The News Room understands that Singh was known to Boodhram, who used to care for him as a son.

Police had previously reported that Singh related that he watched as Boodhram entered her yard, after which he drove away.

However, during the investigation, the News Room was told that Singh reportedly told investigators that Narine and Cush followed Boodhram to her house and committed the act.

Information revealed that the men’s motive was to rob Boodhram. However, while in the act Boodhram collapsed and died.

After they tied up Boodhram, the suspects made off with a purse, US$4,000 in cash, and jewellery.

A post-mortem examination revealed that Boodhram was strangled. She also suffered trauma to her head.