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Suspect in Desiree Hyman murder arrested

Posted on by Kayleigh Carter

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of Mocha businesswoman Desiree Hyman, which occurred on 18th June 2025 at First Street, Mocha, East Bank Demerara.

The suspect, Weedon Oudkerk, a 42-year-old taxi driver from Paradise, East Coast Demerara, was apprehended yesterday between 18:00 and 19:30 hrs during an intelligence-led operation.

Acting on information received, detectives proceeded to Dennis Street, Sophia, where they made contact with Oudkerk. He was informed that he was wanted in relation to the alleged murder of Desiree Hyman. After being cautioned, Oudkerk denied any knowledge of the incident. He was arrested and escorted to the Providence Police Station.

Murder suspect confessed to shooting Linden school teacher

Posted on by Kayleigh Carter

Murder suspect Shaka Phillips, called “Concrete Man” of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, has confessed to investigators that he shot and killed his child-mother, Jenel Pollydore.

Phillips, 21, was arrested yesterday and admitted to investigators that on July 19, 2025, he had been calling Jenel’s mobile phone, but she was not answering. He further stated that as a result, he went to the R&R Hotel in Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, where a wedding reception was being held, and saw Jenel speaking to a male individual.

Phillips said he confronted her and asked why she was not answering his calls, and an argument ensued. The suspect stated that he became upset, took a firearm from his shoulder bag, and shot her. He claimed that Jenel ran into the hotel yard, and he pursued her, shooting her again. Upon seeing her fall to the ground, he fled the scene, rode away on a bicycle, and went into hiding in Amelia’s Ward.

Police said he told investigators that he later went to Adams Boat Landing and disposed of the firearm by throwing it into the Demerara River. He was taken back to both the scene of the shooting and the location where he claimed to have discarded the weapon. However, due to yesterday’s spring tide, investigators were unable to conduct a search for the gun.

The interview with the suspect was both video and audio recorded. Statements were also obtained from eyewitnesses as investigations continue.

Jenel, 26, is survived by her three children, close family members, and friends.

Jenel Pollydore

Jenel Pollydore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three suspects arrested in double murder

Posted on by Kayleigh Carter

Three suspects are in police custody as investigations continue into the alleged double murder of two residents of Barama River, Baramita, North West District. The victims have been identified as 24-year-old Mark Thomas, a male Guyanese Amerindian, and Wendy James, a female Guyanese.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, June 16, 2025, at New Star Backdam, Region One, police say in a release.

The suspects—Kizzian Baird, a female of mixed ancestry; Junior Richmond, known as “Po-Pal”; and Ewart Wilson, both males of African descent—allegedly fled the scene following the crime. Between June 16 and 19, police ranks from Regional Division #1 launched an intensive search operation and successfully apprehended the trio in various hiding spots within the Backdam area.

Police have since conducted video and audio interviews with the suspects, and multiple witness statements have been obtained, confirming their alleged involvement in the killings.

The bodies of the victims have been recovered, and a post-mortem examination is scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Port Kaituma Hospital.

 

Investigations are ongoing.