Decomposed body of missing man discovered floating in Dredge Creek
Dead: Wayne Hendricks
Dead: Wayne Hendricks

A GRIM discovery sent shockwaves through the community of Dredge Creek in Essequibo, on Friday, as a man’s lifeless body was found floating in the waters of Dredge Creek.
Police authorities from Regional Division No.2 (Pomeroon/Supenaam) have launched an investigation into the tragic incident.
Police said that the unsettling incident unfolded on Friday when Keimesha Smith, a 28-year-old housewife residing in the area, made a chilling discovery at approximately 10:00 hrs. She spotted the lifeless body while gazing out over the canal at Dredge Creek.

The body, later identified as that of 42-year-old Labourer Wayne Hendricks, was found floating face-up on the western side of the canal. Sadly, the body had already reached an advanced state of decomposition when it was pulled from the water.
Kemeisha Smith, who made the identification, revealed that Wayne Hendricks had been her brother-in-law.
She indicated that he had been living alone and was known to battle alcoholism. The last confirmed sighting of Hendricks alive was on September 12, 2023, at his residence around 16:00 hours.

Remarkably, no visible signs of violence were detected on Hendricks’ body, further deepening the mystery surrounding his tragic demise.
Following the retrieval of the deceased, authorities promptly transported the body to the Suddie Hospital Mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination (PME) that may shed light on the circumstances leading to the man’s death.
As investigations continue, the community of Dredge Creek remains in shock and mourning over the loss of Wayne Hendricks, as they await answers and closure to this distressing incident.

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