A 36-year-old man, who was discovered last week in a banana plantation in Vigier with chop wounds to several parts of his body, passed away at about 11:00 p.m. Sunday (May 24) at the St. Jude Hospital.
Donovan Fontenelle of Belle Vue, Vieux-Fort was discovered on Wednesday, May 13 at around 7:30 p.m. with these injuries. He was taken to the hospital and remained there until his death.
His brother, Stephen Dornelly, told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) today that the doctor had called him and explained to him that his brother may not make it, based on his condition.
“The doctor said that he was not responding well and he had already stopped breathing the day before. The pupil in his eyes was not showing any signs of life. And he explained different other things.”
The family stood and watch how the machines were taken off of Fontenelle, who died minutes after.
Meanwhile, Dornelly said he spoke with the police and raised concerns about the slow pace of investigation.
“I am not satisfied with the way the police go about dragging that case. People around you all pointed to people that may be responsible and they were questioned and still no arrest…,” he stated.
According to him, the police have questioned at least three persons in relation to the chopping incident.
He was told that they have sufficient evidence to arrest one of the suspects and will be doing so soon.
Dornelly said once the person is arrested, he would feel that some measure of justice has been put in place and whatever is left to be done, will take due course.
Fontenelle sustained serious chops on his head and one of his legs. Relatives believe the injury to his head is responsible for his death. He was in a coma for over one week.
He leaves to mourn a 15-year-old daughter and other relatives.