Dead are Caroline Kennedy and her 5 and 3 year old daughters, Mariana Downer and Gabriella Kennedy. The tragedy took place late Saturday night at Four Miles Squatting area Potaro Bartica.
There are reports that the fire was set by the woman’s husband following a misunderstanding between the couple. It is believed that when the house was set on fire the woman and her two children were asleep and were trapped in the fire. When the fire was put out by the Guyana Fire Service the charred remains of the mother and two daughters were discovered.
The development sent shockwaves through the town with Mayor Gifford Marshall describing it as cruel and heartless. In a Facebook post the Mayor said what he witnessed was beyond comprehension. Our prayers are with the relatives, friends and the entire four miles community the Mayor said. Meanwhile, the man was arrested by residents and handed over to the police. An investigation is currently ongoing.