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Police issue bulletin for man over tour guide murder

By Staff Editor Fri, July 17 2026, 2:04 AM GMT-4

The police yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for Wayne Joseph Carlos, 43, for the murder of tour guide, Leon Baird.

Carlos’ last known address is Parishara Village, Central Rupununi. The offence occurred between January 23^rd this year and January 25 at Wichabai Savannah, South Rupununi.

On February 18 this year, Ken Faria, a 49-year-old Community Relations Officer of Culvert City, Central Rupununi was charged with murder.

Baird’s killing had sparked widespread outrage and calls for action by the authorities. His body was found on Sunday, January 25, along the eastern bank of the Rupununi River, near Wichabai Ranch. Police later confirmed that his remains were found in a burnt vehicle and that he was alive when the fire started.

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