Decomposed body of Essequibo Coast woman found in Puruni River

Last Updated on Saturday, 27 September 2014, 15:51 by GxMedia

The decomposed body of a woman from Richmond Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast was Friday morning found floating in the Puruni River.

“Investigations so far have revealed that the deceased was last seen Tuesday September 23, 2014, at about 2100h. in company with a man leaving a shop at Puruni,” said police in a statement.

Investigators said the decomposed ody of Leutte Glen,32, of 151 Richmond Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast was found floating in the river.    

Her body was discovered floating in the Puruni River by passersby in a boat and taken to the Bartica Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival. 

Police said investigations were progressing but did not mention if anyone was arrested.