The quiet community of Lambeau was jolted by a murder yesterday, while the decomposing body of an elderly man was found at his Scarborough home.
In the first incident, Vijay Boodoosingh, 42, a drifter believed to be from Trinidad was found chopped to death at the Petit Beach, Lambeau.
According to the police, Boodoosingh was found shortly after 7 am in a work shed near the Lambeau Fish Market. It was found by a fisherman from the area. Police said there were several chop wounds about the body.
District Medical Officer Dr Oneil Potts viewed the body and ordered it removed to the Scarborough Hospital Mortuary. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed soon. This was the third murder for the year in Tobago.
In the second incident, the decomposing body of Hilton Thomas, 83, was found at Pump Mill, Scarborough.
Neighbours reported a foul smell emanating from his house and when they went to check they found Thomas dead. He was found on the ground clad in a vest and cream pants.
A friend of the man, who identified himself as Amigo, said he was ailing with complications from kidney disease for some time. He was last seen alive by friends who carried food for him on Saturday. Neighbours said Thomas usually kept to himself.
Police said they did not suspect foul play but would await the autopsy result.
DMO Dr Asha Edwards ordered the body removed to the Scarborough Hospital Mortuary.
The Tobago Homicide Bureau is spearheading both investigations.