72-Y-O Woman Murdered by Mentally Ill Sister in Berbice

October 3 2025 – Police are investigating the alleged murder of 72-year-old Barbara Crawford, a pensioner of Amelia’s Ward, Linden, which occurred on Thursday night at around 20:00 hrs at Plantation Ross, West Coast Berbice.

The elderly woman was reportedly killed by her 55-year-old sister at the home where she had been staying since September 12, 2025, after attending the funeral of a brother.

According to initial investigations, at about 19:45 hrs, Crawford was heard shouting. Roy Walters, a brother of both the victim and suspect, who resides in the lower flat of the house, went upstairs to investigate. Finding the doors locked, he called another brother, Lester Walters, for assistance. The two managed to break open the back door to gain entry.

Upon entering, the suspect allegedly picked up a knife and rushed towards them. The men subdued her and took the weapon away. Moments later, they discovered Barbara Crawford motionless in a chair in the hall area.

Police were notified and quickly responded to the scene. The 55-year-old suspect was questioned but remained silent. She was arrested and taken to Fort Wellington Police Station, where she was placed into custody. Police said the suspect is reportedly a patient at a mental health clinic in Canje, Berbice.

The body of the deceased was removed and taken to Bailey’s Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.

Later, the suspect’s daughter told investigators that during a phone call, her mother confessed, saying: “I just strangle Barbara and kill she.”