Possible murder-suicide in Kelly Village, Caroni

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A father of two has allegedly beaten his eight year old autistic daughter to death before killing himself.

According to police reports, around 7 last evening, Michael Maynard was at his home in Kelly Village, Caroni, when he allegedly beat the girl, Makeisha, about her body with a cutlass.

It is believed that shortly after 10pm, Maynard realised the girl did not regain consciousness. He subsequently completed suicide.

The man’s 11 year old son, Makesi, raised an alarm and alerted neighbours who contacted the police.

Upon their arrival, police officers discovered the child’s lifeless body in a bedroom.

Investigations are ongoing.