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Mother of two seeks help after child-father sets home ablaze
What is left of the home, after the blaze.
(Kaieteur News) – Felicia Edwards, a mother of two, is now seeking the help of the public and the Government of Guyana, to have her home rebuilt after a fire, set by the father of her second son gutted the house some weeks ago.
Edwards reached out to this publication for help, saying she is currently homeless and is seeking shelter at an undisclosed location, fearful that her ex will come looking for her.
The couple has been in a relationship for almost seven years and there have been instances of falling out but Edwards cannot recall her spouse ever threatening to burn their home down. She recalled that on Thursday February 19 she was on her way to work, when she received a call from a neighbour that her child father was in the yard and had set the house on fire.
Felicia Edwards
Rushing back home, by the time she arrived the Fire Service was already there and the structure was gutted. She did not manage to save anything. In a video shown to this publication by the victim that was circulating on social media, the perpetrator was seen hurling rocks, and other materials at the home. Loud bangs were heard as the items connected with the zinc sheets, there was also the sound of breaking glass as the windows shattered. At one point he entered the building and shattered the remaining windows from the inside.
In another video the suspect was seen calmly walking away from the scene of the crime, pushing a wheel barrow with what appeared to be a shovel, a lawn mower and a few other items, while the house fiercely blazed behind him.
On the morning of the incident Edwards recalled, “We had an argument the morning before I leave for work, and he said he gun call you and tell you.” Unfortunately, she did not read too much into it and went on her way.
Speaking on what the relationship was like she explained that there were frequent arguments and her partner was abusive but she stayed for the sake of her young child. “I don’t know what I will do now. I really need help with getting a roof over me and the kids heads.”
A report was made to Diamond Police Station, but so far, an arrest has not been made. The now homeless mother said that she went back to the station a few times and placed several calls to follow up. The only update she has been given so far is that he is in Essequibo and therefore out of their jurisdiction.
If anyone is interesting in making a donation they can make contact with Felicia Edwards on +592-625-2194.
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