By LEANDRA ROLLE

Tribune Chief Reporter

lrolle@tribunemedia.net

A MAN who was reportedly stabbed to death at a motel last week was described yesterday as a skilled mechanic and loving father who his family cherished.

Berkely Kerr, believed to be in his early 30s, was found dead with stab wounds at Smith’s Motel in the East Street South area on Thursday.

Police reported that Kerr was found on the stairs of the establishment, but a company representative told The Tribune the incident occurred outside in the parking lot.

Officers have arrested a man in connection with the incident.

His death brought the country’s murder count to 18 for the year, according to The Tribune’s records.

Kerr’s cousin, Douglas Wilson, spoke with The Tribune yesterday from the US.

He said Kerr was a caring father who was deeply loved by his mother and siblings, all of whom are struggling with his death.

“He wasn’t perfect, but we all have our faults,” he said. “He was working to turn a new leaf in his life.”