A 67 year old man who was beaten by a close male relative less than a week ago, has died.

Roy Seeteram of Aripero in south Trinidad, died at the San Fernando General hospital yesterday.

Seeteram and his wife were beaten by a male relative last week, and both were hospitalized.

The 37 yr old male relative, who is the main suspect, is currently in police custody, while Seeteram’s wife remains hospitalized.
A post mortem is expected at the Forensic Science Centre at St.James next week and Region three Homicide police are investigating.