Police are investigating the alleged murder of ‘Blacka’ (only name given), a 28-year-old unemployed male of Mixed Ancestry, who lived at Kwakwani waterfront in Region Ten.
The tragic incident occurred on 3rd April 2025, between 22:00 hrs and 22:15 hrs at Kwakwani waterfront.
Enquiries disclosed that Daniel Hartman, the 24-year-old suspect, is the owner of a wooden house, resting on wooden posts about two (2) feet above ground. Daniel Hartman and his 28-year-old brother Nicholas Hartman live in the house.
In August 2024, Daniel Hartman (suspect) left his home and went to Georgetown to work, leaving his brother at his house. On 3rd April 2025 at about 22:00 hrs Daniel Hartman returned and met his brother and ‘Blacka’ at his home. Daniel Hartman asked his brother Nicholas what ‘Blacka’ was doing at his house, and Nicholas told him that they were friends and he allowed him to stay since he (‘Blacka’) was looking for a job.
An argument started between ‘Blacka’ and the suspect over ‘Blacka’ staying at the house. During the argument, the suspect’s brother left the house and went further down the street. About 15 to 20 minutes later, Nicholas Hartman returned to the house, where he saw ‘Blacka’ lying in a pool of blood on the floor in the hall with a knife next to him. Nicholas Hartman then reported the matter to the police.
The ranks responded and met ‘Blacka’ lying on his back on the flooring of the hall area in a pool of blood. A knife was nearby. The ranks escorted ‘Blacka’ to Kwakwani Hospital Complex, where he was seen and examined by Dr. Acher and later died at the hospital.
His body was examined, and several wounds were seen on his lower back and chest. The body is at the Kwakwani Mortuary, awaiting a PME.
Acting on information, the ranks contacted Daniel Hartman (suspect) at Kwakwani waterfront, where he was told of the allegation, arrested and cautioned. Daniel Hartman admitted to the allegation and informed the ranks that he and ‘Blacka’ had an issue with him staying at his house. Blacka refused to leave his home, and they had a scuffle during which he stabbed him with a knife. Daniel Hartman was placed in custody.
Investigation in progress.
