The heart-wrenching double murder of 31-year-old Melissa Arokium and her eight-year-old son, Anthony Arokium, continues to baffle investigators in Mangrove Street, Rose Hall, Corentyne.
The family’s search for justice remains unfulfilled, and they express dissatisfaction with the progress of the investigation.
Melissa’s grandmother, Ruth Hintzen, shared the harrowing discovery of her granddaughter and great-grandson’s lifeless bodies, each bearing multiple chop wounds. She raised concerns about the dissemination of distressing images online, emphasizing the need for privacy and respect during such traumatic events.
Based on information received, it appears that Anthony was attacked first in his bed, awaiting Melissa’s return from the market.
The family found the electric bike with a bag of items outside the building.
The woman’s boyfriend, 37-year-old Shailendra Umrao, recounted his last encounters with Melissa.
He revealed that she seemed upset but didn’t provide details about the cause of her distress.
On the fateful day, he discovered the tragic news from Melissa’s siblings.
Umrao has maintained his innocence, and Melissa’s brothers have asserted they are not involved in the devastating incident.
A candlelight vigil is planned for tonight in memory of the departed souls.
The grieving family seeks answers, urging authorities to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice.