Two in custody for murder of 25-Y-O construction worker

Police are investigating the alleged murder of 25-year-old Ricardo Thompson, a construction worker of Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara (WCD).

According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Thompson and his reputed wife had a misunderstanding on Friday April 10, 2026, after which she went to her parents’ home at De Willem, WCD.

Thompson allegedly proceeded to the same address and at about 03:00hrs on Saturday, April 11, 2026, he was found lying motionless on the stairs.

Police visited the scene, where marks of violence were observed on the body. CCTV footage from a nearby camera was seen and is being reviewed.

The body was escorted to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival and was subsequently taken to Ezekiel Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.

Police have since detained a 27-year-old housewife of Meten-Meer-Zorg, WCD, and a 36-year-old man of De Willem, WCD, who are presently in custody assisting with investigations. The GPF did not clarify the relationship between the deceased and the accused.

Investigations are ongoing.