A 48-year-old businessman of Prosville Housing Scheme, Wismar, Linden is in police custody after he allegedly stabbed his ex-wife and her new lover Wednesday evening in their Wismar, Linden home.
The victims have been identified as 49-year- old, Imogeme Gordon and 43-year-old, Royston John.
The couple’s lifeless bodies were discovered with multiple stabbed wounds by police at about 20:35hrs and they were pronounced dead on arrival at the Linden Public Hospital Complex.
Reports are that the suspect and the deceased, Gordon, once shared a romantic relationship, which according to residents was abusive. However, they separated some time ago.
The man is presently on a six-month bond after the deceased, Gordon had reported his violent behavior to the police and he was arrested and found guilty of wanting to severe her hands and feet.
A knife was found a short next to the couple’s body and is believed to be the weapon used to carry out the double murder.
An investigation into the matter is underway.