– autopsy

THIRTY-six-year-old Jewel Coates, who had suffered burns to her face, back and arms, died as a result of bleeding complications, an autopsy found.

Coates allegedly killed her 56-year-old husband, Christopher Bramble, a month ago after setting her West Ruimveldt, Georgetown home on fire.

She was admitted as a patient of the Burns Unit at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) since September 10.

During her hospitalisation, Coates had suffered two heart attacks and was completely bedridden. It was previously reported that on the day in question, Coates locked herself and husband inside of their home before setting the house on fire.

She was rescued by public-spirited persons who went to her assistance. The house was completely destroyed and her husband’s body was later found among the debris. The now dead woman was described as “abusive”.