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Wispriey Alfonso, a 40-year-old Cuban citizen, was placed in pretrial detention in Guyana for the brutal murder of his 21-year-old stepdaughter, Davely Morales, in a violent attack that also left the young woman's mother, Milaysi Rodrigues, 38 years old, severely injured.
According to information published by the local media Guyana Chronicle, Alfonso appeared this Thursday before the acting magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court, where he was not asked to plead guilty to the charge of murder.
However, the man will remain in preventive detention until July 9, 2025, while the authorities continue their investigation.
The crime occurred on May 23rd in lot 56 on Pike Street, in the Kitty neighborhood, where the family had been residing in a rental apartment since their recent arrival in Guyana about a month ago.
In the home were Alfonso, the victim Davely Morales, her mother Milaysi Rodrigues, and a younger sister who was only nine years old.
According to a police statement, around 7:00 in the morning, a tenant of the building heard shouts coming from the apartment and saw Alfonso attacking Rodrigues with a knife while she lay on the living room floor. Next to her, her daughter Davely Morales was also seriously injured, in a pool of blood.
Despite his injuries, Morales managed to leave the apartment, but collapsed a few meters away, on the building's walkway. Emergency services responded quickly, but a doctor from Georgetown Public Hospital confirmed his death at the scene. His mother was rushed to the hospital, where she remains in serious condition.
A forensic examination of Davely Morales' body revealed multiple stab wounds on the hands, the back of the head, and the jaw, indicating the extreme violence of the attack.
After the crime, Alfonso fled, but shortly after, he voluntarily surrendered at the Kitty police station, still carrying the knife with which he allegedly committed the homicide.
The young man who was a direct witness to the murder told a local media outlet that he was awakened by the screams and, when he approached, he saw the door ajar and the Cuban stabbing his victims. He confessed that he tried to intervene, but he was unable to do so.
With a trembling voice and clearly nervous from the scene he had to witness, he recounted that he went to his room and, upon returning, the young woman was approaching him seeking help when she collapsed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Murder of Davely Morales in Guyana
Who is the main suspect in the murder of Davely Morales?
The main suspect in the murder of Davely Morales is his stepfather, Wispriey Alfonso, a 40-year-old Cuban citizen. Alfonso attacked Morales and his mother, Milaysi Rodrigues, with a knife in their apartment in Guyana. After the attack, Alfonso turned himself in to the authorities and is currently in preventive custody while the investigation is ongoing.
What was the cause of death of Davely Morales?
Davely Morales died from multiple stab wounds. A forensic examination revealed that he had deep lacerations on his hands, neck, and jaw, indicating the extreme violence of the attack.
How was the attack on Milaysi Rodrigues, the mother of Davely Morales?
Milaysi Rodrigues, mother of Davely Morales, was attacked with a butcher knife by Wispriey Alfonso. Rodrigues was seriously injured and was taken to the Public Hospital of Georgetown, where she remains in critical condition. The attack occurred at the same event where Morales was killed.
What has the Cuban embassy in Guyana said about the murder?
So far, the Cuban embassy in Guyana has not issued any public statements regarding the murder of Davely Morales. This case has caused distress among the Cuban community in Guyana, which has experienced several violent incidents in recent years.
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