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Man wanted for Berbice River cutlass killing surrenders

Oct 30, 2015 News

A man who was wanted for a murder at Gaetroy Village, Berbice, has turned himself in to the police.
Kumar Bowham called “Roy,” 23, of Lot 94 Theatre Alley, New Amsterdam, Berbice is accused of murder committed on Curtis Harris, which occurred on October 10, 2015, at Gaetroy Village, Berbice River.
Bowham, who was in hiding, turned himself in to the police at around 09:30 hrs on Tuesday in company with attorney at law Mursalene Bacchus at the Central Police Station.
The police subsequently took the suspect to the scene of the crime.
It was reported that Harris, who was said to be an alcoholic, was killed following a cutlass fight at his home.
The 58-year-old cattle farmer was pronounced dead on arrival at the New Amsterdam Hospital.
It was alleged that on the day in question, Harris reportedly went home and there was an altercation between the two men.
Harris had reportedly employed Bowman to renovate his home and a fight subsequently ensued, during which Harris was chopped on the right arm.  He collapsed and was being transported by his son via boat to the New Amsterdam Hospital, where he died before receiving medical attention.
Police later visited the scene and recovered the cutlass.

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