A 76-year-old cook named Quan Sheng Li appeared at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court in Guyana on October 14, where he was charged with the murder of six-year-old Zi Feng Cao. The child died following a violent incident at his East Bank Essequibo home on October 7, 2026.
Police state that Li confessed to killing the boy during a dispute over money with the child’s parents, who operate a restaurant. After the attack, Li allegedly directed investigators to the location where he had discarded the 12-inch stainless steel blade used as the weapon. Magistrate Omadatt Chandan remanded the accused to prison without a plea, noting that the prosecution requires more time to gather witness statements and the post-mortem report. The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 6.