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May 17, 2013 News
Police have detained three people, including a bodyguard and a handyman, in connection with the double-murder of businessman Totaram Mootoo and his wife Bhagmattie.
The bodyguard is said to be a close associate of Mr. Mootoo, while the handyman did odd-jobs for the family.
Kaieteur News understands that the three have been in custody since Wednesday at CID Headquarters, Eve Leary. Indications are that detectives do not consider the men to be prime suspects, but have been grilling them in the hope of getting vital information.
Detectives believe that the Mootoos knew and apparently trusted the perpetrators and let them into their home two Thursday nights ago. The Mootoos were reportedly then subjected to a brutal beating. Mr. Mootoo, 54, was later forced to lie near his 48-year-old wife, Bhagmattie, with his hands duct-taped behind his back. The killers then caused a gas cylinder to ignite and explode in the bedroom while their victims were still alive.
According to police sources, cause of death was from extensive burns and smoke inhalation. Both victims also sustained blunt trauma.
Police have received reports from residents who claimed that they saw a car with heavily-tinted windows driving away from the area shortly after hearing the explosion. However, they have been unable to glean any evidence from surveillance cameras in the area.
A source confirmed that the Mootoos were cremated on Wednesday. Two of the couple’s sons have flown in from overseas.
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