16 December 2021 02:01 pm Views - 5753
The Tangalle Police have launched an investigation into the death of an American man who was living alone in a two-storey house at Seeni Modara in Tangalle.
The body of the 54-year old American national was found in the backyard next to the house.
Police said a woman who had brought food to the deceased American, had seen the body and informed the police.
Police said there were a number of suspicious signs of burns on the victim's body.
Investigations revealed that, the deceased Timothy Roger, was a resident of Sri Lanka since 2008.
Police found several used liquor bottles in the home and several burnt pieces of cloth as well.
The body of the deceased American was reportedly identified by his mother who is also residing in Dickwella.
She had informed the police that the deceased was the youngest in the family. (Chandrasena Gamage)