Police ranks in Georgetown (Regional Division 4A) have recovered the knife suspected to have been used in the murder of Ariel Betancourt Ramiel, a 48-year-old Cuban national, who was fatally stabbed during a robbery on Saturday afternoon at Middle Road, La Penitence.
Reports indicate that Ramiel was walking along the road when he was approached by two men, one brandishing a knife, who attempted to steal his gold chain. During the struggle, Ramiel fought back but was stabbed by the armed assailant.
The Guyana Police Force issued the following statement regarding the incident:
“Police are investigating an alleged murder that occurred on Saturday, December 6, 2025, around 14:00 hours on Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown, resulting in the death of Ariel Betancourt Ramiel, a 48-year-old resident of the area.”
Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim was found lying motionless on the access road with apparent stab wounds. He was examined by a doctor on duty from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The knife believed to be involved in the crime was subsequently retrieved from a nearby drain and has been lodged as evidence for the ongoing investigation.
Ramiel’s body has been transported to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it awaits a Post-Mortem Examination.
Additionally, CCTV footage from the area is currently under review, and investigators are pursuing several leads in the case. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
