THE Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the death of East Canje businessman, Terrance Mc Lean, has commenced before Magistrate Sherdel Marcus Isaacs, with the testimonies of three witnesses at the New Amsterdam Court.

Detective Constable Kevin Hope, Assistant Superintendent Ronald Alli and Elvis Christendat were led in their evidence by Police Prosecutor Sergeant Phillip Sherrif.

The witnesses were cross-examined by Defence Counsel Peter Hugh.
Goldsmith Deon Sunthgolam, who had made his initial court appearance before Magistrate Rhondel Weaver, was not required to plead to the indictable charge and was refused bail.

Police alleged that Sunthgolam, a business partner of the now deceased businessman, fatally wounded him between December 1 and 3 last.

The bloated, decomposing remains of the sixty-two-year old entrepreneur was discovered in his house at Lot 6 Sheet Anchor Village, Canje, just before 08:00 hrs on December 3, 2014.

The discovery was made by one of his sons, Fredrick, who had gone in search of him after failing to make contact with him via his mobile phone.
The PI is expected to continue on June 25.