A story of domestic abuse spanning six years has surfaced in Region Six, as a woman named Joanna took to social media to detail the violence she endured at the hands of her partner, prompting an active police investigation.
Region Six Police Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus has confirmed that an investigation is underway and that the suspect, identified as Karran Sukhan, is currently being sought. Sukhan is the owner of Red Scorpion Car Rental and, according to Joanna, the man behind years of unspeakable torment.
In an emotional and detailed Facebook post, Joanna, who recently fled the abusive household with her two children, recounted the evolution of her relationship with Sukhan — from romance in 2018 to repeated brutality by 2019.
“HE KICKED ME IN THE STOMACH, STOMPED ON MY HEAD, AND BEAT ME REPEATEDLY. OVER THE YEARS, THE VIOLENCE ONLY WORSENED,” JOANNA SHARED.
She described a chilling pattern of abuse: slaps turning into beatings, beatings into torture. Her post paints a picture of a life lived in fear — filled with threats, humiliation, and sexual violence. In one instance, Joanna recalled falling asleep and missing Sukhan’s first call. His reaction?
“HE KICKED ME IN MY STOMACH AND I FLEW INTO THE HOUSE AND HURT MYSELF,” SHE SAID.
“A FEW MONTHS AFTER I GAVE BIRTH, HE MADE ME ROLL ON HOT CONCRETE. HE SLAPPED ME WHILE I WAS HOLDING OUR ONE-MONTH-OLD BABY, CAUSING THE CHILD TO HIT HIS HEAD.”
According to Joanna, the abuse included rape, beatings with hoses, being pelted with household items, and being tied with wire and nearly strangled — all while pregnant.
“SOMETIMES HE BEAT ME WHILE I HELD OUR NEWBORN,” SHE SAID, HER WORDS ECHOING THE TRAUMA THAT DEFINED HER DAILY LIFE.
Even more disturbing is her account of a recent attack, triggered by her decision to leave the relationship.
“THIS TIME WITH A KNIFE AND A CUTLASS. MY BODY IS NOW COVERED IN SCARS AND BRUISES. HE EVEN PULLED A KNIFE ON OUR TWO-YEAR-OLD SON AND THREATENED TO POISON AND KILL ALL OF US,” JOANNA REVEALED.
She said she was left to run Sukhan’s business, care for their children, and endure his violent rages without help or relief.
“HE LEFT ME HOME ALONE WHILE HE DRANK AND CHEATED, THEN CAME HOME TO TORMENT ME FURTHER,” SHE ADDED.
Despite filing five separate reports with the police, Joanna said she was met with indifference and ridicule. One officer at the New Amsterdam Police Station, she claimed, went as far as to blame her for staying.
“OFFICER TROTMAN TOLD ME I MUST HAVE ‘ENJOYED THE LICKS’ SINCE I STAYED SO LONG,” SHE SAID.
Commander Bacchus has since assured the public that disciplinary actions will be taken against the officer in question and that every effort is being made to apprehend Sukhan.
Joanna also revealed that Sukhan’s grandmother was a witness to the abuse but her attempts to intervene were dismissed.
“SHE’S MY WIFE. I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT TO HER,” WAS SUKHAN’S ALLEGED RESPONSE.
The case has sparked outrage online and renewed calls for stronger protections for domestic violence survivors and more accountability within the Guyana Police Force.
As Joanna’s story gains national attention, many are rallying behind her courage to speak out, hoping it will serve as a wake-up call for systemic change — and justice.
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