‘F’ Division (Interior locations) police have apprehended a 26-year-old pork-knocker for the murder of Richard Culpepper of One Mile, Potaro, who was fatally stabbed on October, 2, 2016.
Culpepper was killed after a heated argument at Sand Hills, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven). Reports indicate that Culpepper was with a group of men imbibing when a row began. It turned into a fight, and the suspect stabbed Culpepper in the chest with a knife. He then fled farther in the backlands
Divisional Commander Rabindranauth Budhram when contacted, confirmed that the suspect was apprehended Thursday at Omai, Mahdia district. He said the suspect is cooperating with the police.
He explained that ‘disorderly murders’ have always been a problem in the hinterland, as most miners imbibe heavily and get into drunken brawls over women, among other things. He related that the leading contributors to these incidents are alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and worksite disputes involving workers and bosses.