Salome Boyce, whose 38-year-old son was stabbed to death at La Retraite, West Bank Demerara, is demanding justice, saying he did not go looking for trouble.

Ms Boyce, 63, said she wants investigators to find those responsible for the death of her son, security officer Nicolas Boyce, on Friday, October 30.

“I need justice for my child. I need them to find this guy and give me justice for him. Because it's not easy. Not easy at all,” she said.

Mr Boyce, of La Retraite and formerly of Springlands, Corentyne, died of a suspected stab wound to the left side of his neck. The incident happened between 9pm and 10:30pm along La Retraite Public Road.

Preliminary police investigations show Mr Boyce was at a shop in front of his home, where his 31-year-old common-law wife was attending to customers, when an argument reportedly started between the couple. Police said he allegedly assaulted her, which prompted three male customers to intervene. He reportedly then pulled a knife from his pocket, and the men began pushing him away.

When police arrived, Mr Boyce was found motionless with what appeared to be a stab wound to his neck. A knife was recovered a short distance away and lodged as investigations continue.

He was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His common-law wife was also treated at the hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

Police arrested a 38-year-old man of La Retraite Backdam, who was reportedly at the scene. He remains in custody. Investigators also noted CCTV cameras in the area, which are expected to be reviewed as part of the probe.

Ms Boyce said she was told of her son's death by telephone and travelled to the area the following day. She saw his body at Ezekiel Funeral Parlour.

“I went down there and I see my son lying there at Ezekiel Funeral Parlour and I saw him. He get the burst in his neck and he get a lash behind his head,” she said.
She said police later told her investigations were ongoing and gave her no details of what happened.

According to Ms Boyce, her son had been in a relationship with the woman for about nine months, and she was unaware of any serious problems between them. She said the couple ran a small business from the shop, where they prepared and sold dog food.

She said the woman had recently told her she was pregnant and would visit in two weeks.

“She promised me to come next two weeks and she told me she's pregnant. So I was looking forward for the two of them to come but not expecting a dead message,” she said.