Fisherman in Guyana Pleads Guilty to Vandalizing Tomb of Suicide Victim
Parsram Tapsie, a fisherman in Guyana, pleaded guilty to vandalizing the tomb of a young suicide victim. He was arrested on February 11 and admitted to the charges in court. He will undergo psychiatric evaluations before sentencing scheduled for March 2025.
In Guyana, a 52-year-old fisherman named Parsram Tapsie, also known as ‘Radesh’ or ‘Ranchie’, has admitted to vandalizing the tomb of a 13-year-old suicide victim. Arrested on February 11, he faced charges for malicious damage to property. The charges were formally presented to him on February 13, leading to his appearance in Vigilance Magistrate’s Court on February 14, where he accepted the charges against him.
The damage to the tomb remains shrouded in mystery, as the exact reasons behind the vandalism are not yet clear. Following his guilty plea, Tapsie is expected to undergo probation and psychiatric evaluation prior to sentencing. Currently, he is held in custody as he awaits a court date set for March 17, 2025, for sentencing.
Tapsie’s admission of guilt highlights a troubling incident of vandalism associated with mental health issues, raising questions about the underlying motivations behind such actions. The forthcoming psychiatric evaluations may provide further insights into the case and influence the sentencing decision.
Original Source: caribbean.loopnews.com
