A young man who was a direct witness to the murder of a 21-year-old Cuban girl at the hands of her stepfather in Guyana appeared visibly affected by what had happened.
In statements to a local media outlet, the witness indicated that he was awakened by the screams, and when he approached, he saw a partially open door and the Cuban brutally stabbing his victims.
The young man said that he tried to help, but that it was impossible to jump in the middle.
With a shaky voice and clearly nervous about the scene he witnessed, he recounted that he went to his room for a moment and that, upon returning, the young woman was approaching him seeking help when she collapsed.
In the comments section of the post, several internet users understood perfectly that getting involved would have merely made them another fatality.
Others anticipated that the young man, judging by his attitude while explaining it, is in need of specialized psychological help to overcome the harsh scene he witnessed.
The young woman who passed away, identified as Davely Morales, was murdered by her stepfather, Wispriey Alfonso, also Cuban and 40 years old, who also seriously injured Milaysi Rodríguez, 38 years old and Davely's mother.
Although he initially escaped from the scene, the Cuban later turned himself in to the authorities.
The crime occurred around 7 PM last Friday on Pike Street, Kitty, in the city of Georgetown, in the apartment where the family, who had recently arrived from Cuba about a month ago, resided.
Davely Morales worked as a sales representative and lived with her mother, her nine-year-old sister, and Alfonso, at lot 56 on Pike Street.
Prior information indicated that Alfonso attacked his victims with a butcher knife.
The technicians from the Central Fire Station quickly arrived at the scene and confirmed Morales's death, while Rodríguez was transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC), where she remains hospitalized in critical condition with multiple stab wounds.
The preliminary examination revealed that Morales had deep lacerations on his hands, neck, and jaw. His body was taken to Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where an autopsy was conducted to accurately determine the cause of death.
Alfonso showed up hours later at Kitty's police station with the murder weapon, a butcher knife, locally known as a chopper, still stained with blood.
He was arrested and is currently cooperating with the murder investigation opened by the Guyanese authorities.
A request on the GoFundMe platform seeks assistance for the young woman's funeral, which will take place on May 30th.
So far, the Guyanese police have not revealed the reason for the attack.
The Cuban embassy in Guyana has not issued public statements regarding the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Brutal Murder in Guyana
Who were the victims of the attack in Guyana?
The victims of the attack were Davely Morales, 21 years old, who was killed, and her mother, Milaysi Rodríguez, 38 years old, who was seriously injured and remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Who is responsible for the murder in Guyana?
The individual responsible for the murder is Wispriey Alfonso, a 40-year-old Cuban who was the stepfather of the victim. Alfonso turned himself in to the authorities after committing the crime.
What legal actions have been taken against Wispriey Alfonso?
Wispriey Alfonso has been placed in preventive detention while investigations into the homicide continue. He appeared before the court, but he was not asked to enter a plea regarding the murder charge.
Is the motive for the attack in Georgetown, Guyana known?
So far, the Guyanese police have not revealed the motive behind the attack. Investigations are ongoing to clarify the reasons behind the brutal homicide.
How has the Cuban community in Guyana reacted to this crime?
The crime has caused profound dismay and shock among the Cuban community in Guyana, which has expressed its concern about the vulnerability of migrants, especially women and children, in the country.
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