John José Marciano, a 55-year-old gold miner of Wismar, Linden, was discovered dead early Saturday at a mining camp at 14 Miles Issano, Middle Mazaruni River, bearing multiple chop wounds.
Police said the gruesome find was made at about 03:45 hrs, when Marciano was seen slumped on the ground inside the camp with several injuries to his body. Investigators recovered a cutlass close to the body, which is suspected to be the weapon used in the killing.
Marciano’s remains were transported to the Bartica Regional Hospital, where he was officially pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
As the probe continues, police have taken a 35-year-old female cook from Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, into custody to assist with the probe.
Additionally, a 19-year-old miner from Tapakuma, Essequibo Coast, was arrested in Anna Regina, Region Two, on Sunday and remains in custody as investigations intensify.
Police said investigations are ongoing.
