DEAD: Paula Griffith.
An 85-year-old grandmother from La Caye, Dennery who was reported missing since Sunday morning was discovered dead behind two barrels in her store room, relatives said.
Paula Griffith, who is better known as Llene or Iyene, allegedly bled to death on a suitcase. She was discovered by her grandson at around 7 p.m. on Monday, August 25.
Her adopted daughter, Sherma (only name given), told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) that with the assistance of relatives they looked everywhere for her on Sunday, but came up empty-handed on each occasion.
However, relatives visited her home again on Monday and realised that there was a bad scent coming from her store room and decided to take a closer look, which led them to discover the lifeless body of Paula Griffith.
Sherma said despite having suffered from high blood pressure, Griffith was in perfect shape and did not have any major medical issues. She said she never even complained about having aches and pains.
The woman said Griffith was all she had and they both shared a very close relationship. She said Griffith will be greatly missed by her relatives and friends.
Given the circumstances in which she was found, her body was taken to the mortuary, where a post mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Griffith leaves to mourn her only child Leroy, six grand children, one great grandchild and her adopted daughter.
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