THE police are currently investigating the murder of a man, who was allegedly beaten to death on Princeville Access Road, Mahdia, Potaro.

The dead man has been identified only as ‘John’, who was killed on Friday around 20:30 hours.

Investigations have so far revealed that, on the day in question, about 20:00 hours, on Princeville Access Road, there was a scuffle between 19-year-old Norma Dela Cruz of Moruca, North West District, and 36-year-old Suzette Barjoan, called Sue, of Princeville, Mahdia, over Troy Daniels with whom they both shared an intimate relationship.

As a result of the scuffle, Dela Cruz received a stab wound to the right side of her neck.

Dela Cruz then left the scene, along with Daniels, and they went home.
About 20:30 hours, ‘John’, who was at the scene, left to accompany Barjoan to her home.
As they were about to pass the house where Dela Cruz lived, they were approached by Nathious Daniels, called Sunny, who was armed with a piece of wood.
He is a 26-year-old Pork-knocker of the same village and also a relative of Troy Daniels.
He then asked Barjoan why she had to stab Dela Cruz. He then proceeded to ‘deal’ her several lashes to her shoulders.
‘John’ was also dealt several lashes about his body by the suspect.
The suspect’s father, victor Daniels, approached and took away the wood from his son’s hand and carried him home.

The victim, ‘John’, managed to run away, but collapsed. He was taken to the Mahdia Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
His body is presently at Mahdia Hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem.
Checks were made for the suspect but he was not arrested. Investigation is ongoing.