POLICE are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains at about 12:00 hours on November 29, 2023, at Lot 124 West Public Road, No. 63 Village Corentyne, Berbice.

According to a press release, initial investigations revealed that Yogenie Nankishore, also called Sunita, a 49-year-old woman of the above-mentioned address, was not seen or could not be contacted by relatives and residents via phone call and visits, for a period of about five to six months.

As such, an official report was made to the police after which ranks visited the home and discovered the remains on a bed in the front bedroom of the house.

The police said no foul play was suspected, since the home was secured internally.

The remains were then escorted to the Skeldon Public Hospital and examined by a doctor on duty, who stated that the person died about five to six months ago.

The woman’s remains are at the Bailey’s Funeral Home.