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Director of Prisons peeved about ‘poison’ claims
Director of Prisons, Dale Erskine, says that he is ‘concerned’ about some media reports that suggest that David Leander, called ‘Biscuit’ was poisoned while in custody at the Georgetown Prison.
Erskine stated in a release that “it is important to note that the prisoner on admission, requested to receive meals from his relatives.”
“This was approved and unto the time of his demise he received his meals from the persons he authorised to bring same for him.
“Two weeks prior to his hospitalisation, this prisoner complained of feeling unwell. He was referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation on Thursday 9, 2009 where he was treated and returned to the Georgetown Prison. “On Thursday July 16, 2009 he was again referred to the Public Hospital where he was admitted.
“The prisoner subsequently succumbed to his illness on Friday July 24, 2009 at approximately 09:30 hours.
“During his brief illness, the prisoner made no complaints/comments to the Administration as to the nature of his illness.
“The cause of his death remains unknown to the Prisons Administration.”
Leander’s aunt, Evelyn Estwick, had stated that relatives had feared for her nephew’s well-being while he was incarcerated. They had therefore provided his meals and had cautioned him against eating from anyone. But she did state that Leander had alleged that he had drunk some coconut water that was provided to him by a female.
A prison official had told Kaieteur News that Leander was admitted to the GPHC two Thursdays ago after complaining of feeling unwell.
Estwick said that on his admission, her nephew was vomiting repeatedly.
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