GRENADA: - Residents of the Tempe community in St. George’s, as well as people throughout the Spice Isle, were in shock yesterday afternoon following the brutal slaying of Mary Lawrence, a female resident of Tempe. Ms. Lawrence, the latest murder victim in the country, is believed to be in her late thirties. The hapless victim purportedly sustained multiple chop wounds to various parts of her torso, including the hand and neck. The vicious chop wounds were allegedly inflicted by her common law husband, Davidson Paul, also known as “Hands.” It is believed that the chop wounds were inflicted on the victim after a heated domestic altercation between the two adults. Mary’s violent death has left her seven children, family members and friends in deep grief, emotional pain and bereavement. The Ministry of Social Services has quickly condemned the brutal murder and has made a plea for people in the country to learn to settle disputes without resorting to violence. In addition, a call was issues for all victim of domestic violence to come forward and make reports to the relevant authorities. The Minister for Social Services, Hon. Glenis Roberts, pointed out that as a result of the killing the children in that family are now deprived of the two adults in the home.