A POST-mortem revealed Wednesday that Hemwantie Annirude, 37, of Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast, died of asphyxia caused by compression to the neck.An investigation had been launched following the report of her death which was made to the police on Saturday February 14, 2015.
A man has been arrested, and is in police custody assisting with the probe.

Husband of the deceased, Annurid, (only name given), is also in police custody.

Hemwantie, called “Cathy,” was discovered dead by her spouse at about 05:30hrs on February 14.

It was reported that the couple usually drink heavily and would have regular quarrels which would turn physical, but they would often get back together.

Meanwhile, a neighbour told reporters that she had heard strange sounds emanating from the dead woman’s house and it sounded as if someone was hitting her with a piece of wood.

She said that after the dead woman’s screams had subsided, there were no other sounds until they learnt of the woman’s death later that day.