Cops in Region Seven are investigating the murder of Reinsford Kenny, which occurred on January 1, 2025, at Kumung Kumung Backdam, Puruni River. The suspect, Alpha Osafha McPhoy, also known as ‘Bat’, is a 28-year-old gold miner from Georgetown.
Police visited the crime scene yesterday and recovered a left-side Havaianas slipper, a black and red left-side Guangda slipper, and a black and yellow flap hat near the roadway opposite Rhyburn Elcock’s business place.
Elcock, a businessman and employer of both the suspect and victim, stated that Kenny arrived at his shop intoxicated and became disorderly. After removing him, Elcock later learnt that the suspect stabbed the Kenny during a commotion outside.
Jermain Sampson, a coworker of the suspect, attempted to break up a knife altercation between the victim and suspect, but sustained stab wounds. He later found Kenny lying motionless with a chest wound.
The suspect, admitted to stabbing Kenny during the altercation, then claimed it was in self-defence after the victim allegedly attacked him with a knife.
He remains in custody, and the murder weapon has been recovered.
Investigations are ongoing.
