A post-mortem examination conducted on Monday by Government Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh has revealed that Alexis Roxanne Harris died from a stab wound to the heart.
The examination took place at approximately 11:00 hrs, with Harris’s body identified by her sisters, Abiola and Natasha Harris, and witnessed by police.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, when the 29-year-old farmer from Hill Foot, Linden Soesdyke Highway, was fatally attacked by her reputed husband, James Lord. The confrontation unfolded at her sister’s residence in Free and Easy, West Bank Demerara, around 12:20 hrs.
Woman stabbed to death by reputed husband
Lord, who had visited to see his children, became enraged when he saw Harris using her cell phone. In a violent outburst, he smashed the phone and followed Harris outside. Witnesses report that Lord then drew a knife from his bag and attacked Harris on the stairway. During the assault, Lord’s nephew, Junior Lord, intervened but was also stabbed in the abdomen. As Junior Lord fell, Lord continued to attack Harris, stabbing her in the chest and right hand.
Harris attempted to flee but collapsed in a nearby drain. Lord fled the scene on foot towards the sea dam area. Junior Lord was rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he is currently in serious but stable condition. Harris was pronounced dead at the hospital and later taken to Ezekiel Funeral Parlor for the post-mortem examination.
James Lord was apprehended with the assistance of the public. He was found with self-inflicted wounds and is now under police guard at the West Demerara Regional Hospital. The investigation into the case is ongoing.
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