Mother allegedly beats daughter to death

Police are investigating the alleged murder of Rianna Ambrose, a four-year-old girl from Karaudarnau Village, South Rupununi, which occurred around 01:00 hrs today in Karaudarnau Village.

According to police, the suspect is her mother, Lucinda Stephen, a 24-year-old housewife.

Investigations so far indicate that at about 20:00 hrs last night, Lucinda Stephen and her reputed husband, Regan Ambrose, were consuming alcohol at their home in Karaudarnau Village.

At about 01:00 hrs this morning, an argument started between them, escalating into a scuffle. As a result, Regan Ambrose left the home and went over to the residence of his reputed wife’s sister, Joyce Stephen. He informed her about the fight between him and Lucinda Stephen.

Joyce then gave Regan Ambrose a hammock to sleep in, and at about 03:00 hrs, she went over to Lucinda’s home, where she reportedly witnessed Lucinda striking her four-year-old daughter, Rianna Ambrose, five times on the head with a piece of wood. This caused the child to sustain multiple head injuries.

The child was rushed to Aishalton District Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

The suspect was arrested and is currently in custody at the Aishalton Police Station pending further investigation. The piece of wood allegedly used in the attack was also recovered at the scene.

Investigations are ongoing.