The body of Khemraj Bhajan, 60, was found around noon yesterday in a trench outside his home at Albion, Corentyne, Berbice.
Bhajan, who lived alone, was an alcoholic. Neighbors said he was last seen alive around 08:00 hrs and may have fallen in the trench in an attempt to go buy more rum.
Police ruled out foul play since the body bore no marks of violence. The body is at the New Amsterdam Hospital Mortuary awaiting post mortem.