Point Fortin residents shocked over woman’s murder

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Point Fortin residents shocked over woman’s murder

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Sandra Despot - RESIDENTS of Point Fortin are in shock after a 56-year-old woman was found murdered at her home on Saturday evening. Reports said Sandra Despot was found dead, covered in a bedsheet at her Hollywood Junction, Fanny Village home around 6.30 pm. Her hands were reportedly tied in front of her and her body had marks of violence. She was only wearing underwear. Her common law husband told […]

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