Police are investigating the murder of Natoya Speede, 37, a teacher of lot 34 6th Avenue, Bartica which occurred about 19:30h on Friday, at 5 Miles Bartica Potaro Road.
Her reputed husband is the prime suspect who is presenty a patient at the Bartica Public Hospital under guard. His condition is regarded as critical.
The suspect was found with multiple wounds about his body which he reportedly told investigators were self inflicted.
Investigation revealed that the suspect took the victim and their children to the location where the incident occurred having told the family that they were going on a photo shoot but instead inflicted several wounds about the victim’s body with an axe.
She was taken to the Bartica Public Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries shortly after, while receiving medical attention.
The couple for the past several months was reported to have been experiencing domestic issues.
A further update will follow.
