PM reveals Mazaruni welder died from head injuries; two arrested
– mother seeks answers
A post mortem (PM) that was conducted on the body of 44-year-old Timothy Fraser, a welder who worked in the Mazaruni River, has revealed that he died from blunt trauma to the head.
Dead: Timothy Fraser
The autopsy which was done by Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh on Wednesday further made known that Fraser would have been dead two days prior to him being reported missing by colleagues.
This has prompted investigators to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Fraser’s death.
According to reports reaching Kaieteur News, two men are currently in police custody, while investigators are on the hunt for several others.
Fraser’s body was fished out of the Mazaruni River last Sunday. The welder who hails from Savannah Park Housing Scheme, New Amsterdam, was employed with a mining company when co-workers reported him missing.
Mother of the dead man, Valerie Fraser, was adamant in her belief that something was amiss in relation to her son’s death after she received conflicting stories of how he died. She said that from all initial reports given to her, Fraser drowned in the Mazaruni waters.
She was told by his colleagues that Fraser was dressed in his work attire awaiting a boat to collect him but after some time had passed he allegedly decided to go for a swim.
Her son’s colleagues alleged that when the boat arrived his clothing was seen but Fraser was nowhere in sight.
Another story given to her was that Fraser was sitting on a boat when he accidentally fell overboard. She stated that she was also told that her son would have gone to another location to work.
The distraught woman is seeking answers for her son’s demise since the family is of the firm belief that the welder was asleep and was beaten before eventually being transported by boat and dumped in the river.
None of the welder’s working equipment and clothing could be found in the camp. Investigations are continuing.