Mom identifies accountant’s body

Sources said the body was identified through dental records and birth marks.

An autopsy carried out by pathologist Dr Hughvon des Vignes revealed death was due to strangulation. Taylor was also beaten on the head with a blunt instrument.

He left his Diamond Vale, Diego Martin home last Friday telling his mother that he was going to work at Shell Chemicals Limited at Point Lisas.

He telephoned relatives at about 8 pm and said that he was going to lime with friends.

When he failed to return home, frantic checks were made at the home of friends and relatives. On Saturday, his Mitsubishi Lancer car was found at Cocoyea Village, San Fernando. on Monday, Taylor’s body was found 60 feet off a track leading to a teak field on lands owned by Petrotrin. Yesterday, relatives of the deceased told Newsday they have been left traumatised and bewildered over his senseless killing.

They added that Taylor was never threatened or involved in any illicit activities. Comedienne Nikki Crosby and her husband were seen visiting the home of the dead man yesterday. Homicide officers told Newsday that they are pursuing a certain lead in the killing and are confident arrests will be made soon.

Up to late yesterday, 235 persons were murdered for the year.