kevon.felmine@guardian.co.tt
Relatives of Randall Medinawere thrown into shock and sadness when the 16-year-old was found hangingfrom a rafter in their Rio Claro home yesterday morning.
An autopsy by Dr Eastlyn Mc Donald-Burris confirmed that the form five student of Stephen's College, Princes Towndied from suicidal hanging.
Police said no suicide letter was found, and the boy's mother, Gillian Medina-Rampersad,had no idea why he ended his life, as he never complained about anything.
Medina-Rampersad,a Cepep worker, told police that she left their Union Village home for work around6.45 amand on returning around11.45 am, she found him hanging by a nylon strap tied around his neck.
Rio Claro police responded and the District Medical Officerpronounced him dead at the scene.