So advanced was the state of decomposition that officials were forced to bury the body of 97-year-old, Ruby Williams, where it was discovered at Perseverance Backdam, North West District on June 13.
It was 69-year-old, William Bell, who found the remains while he was passing through a trail. He told police that he noticed a flock of vultures and upon closer examination, he noticed the body.
A report was later made to the police via cellphone. Guyana Standard understands that the facial tissues and other parts of the body were eaten by vultures and it was not possible to see any marks of violence about the body.
Based on the advanced state of decomposition and the damage done by vultures the body, could not be transported. A grave was dug and the body was buried for possible exhumation.
The 97-year-old was last seen on June 10 at about 14:00hrs walking alone in the direction of her camp. Enquiries disclosed that Williams refused to stay with relatives and instead chose to live alone.
