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Robbery suspected motive in guest house murder

Apr 17, 2013 News

 

 

Police were yesterday still questioning the manager of the Gaumont Guest House and four other people in connection with the murder of 72-year-old Frederick Thomas.
They were detained on Monday after the elderly Friendship, East Coast Demerara resident was found lying on the stairs with a stab wound to the chest.
Kaieteur News understands that the people in custody are not considered to be suspects and are likely to be released shortly.
Information suggests that Thomas, said be a frequent visitor to the High Street location, was attacked and robbed at around 16:00 hrs as he was going up the stairs. A source told Kaieteur News that a handyman who works at the popular hangout spot saw the victim lying on the steps and alerted management. The police were then notified.
Thomas was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where he succumbed.
The hotel manager, another man and three women were subsequently detained at the Brickdam Police Station.
The building remained shut yesterday.

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