‘Sir Mars’ murder suspect

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The pair allegedly travelled to Diamond via the Mandela/Eccles highway, but during the journey, they had a misunderstanding which turned physical

The suspect claimed that during the brawl, he grabbed a bottle and struck Mars on the head, but Mars armed himself with a knife from the car and attacked him

It is alleged too that he told investigators that he managed to snatch the knife away from Mars and stabbed him several times in self-defence

After receiving the injuries, the suspect said that Mars stopped the car and exited the driver’s seat and walked to the back of the vehicle

Further, it is alleged that the suspect said that while attempting to recover his fallen phone during the struggle, he inadvertently touched the gearstick, putting the car in reverse, and accidentally slammed into Mars, crushing him

The suspect told police that he became scared and fled the scene on foot before taking a taxi home His bloodstained clothes were retrieved at his home on Tuesday

Police in their report, said that Mars attempted to escape from the vehicle, but the suspect reversed the car, hitting the victim and pinning him against a fence on the eastern side of the street, which runs north to south. The suspect then exited the vehicle and fled on foot in a southern direction

The incident caused shock and sadness in Guyana, as Mars was a respected figure and well-known entertainer and educator.