Two were arrested for Portland businessman wife's murder

Saturday, 8th August 2020

The police said two persons were taken into custody on Wednesday in relation to the murder of a popular businessman's wife in Portland last month.

Tonia is the wife of well-known Portland businessman Everton 'Beachy Stout ' McDonald.

The identities of two arrested have not been released.

The body of the deceased, Tonia McDonald, a 32-year-old was discharged shortly after 9 pm on Monday, July 20. Her throat was allegedly slashed.

When reached about the development on Friday, a representative from the police's Corporate Communications Unit said, "Two persons were taken into custody on the 5th of August on reasonable suspicion of murder. They have not been charged."

Additionally, it was disclosed by the representative that the individuals were apprehended in Portland.

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