This is a very sad situation and after this guy returns from jail if caught, he might still want to get even with the woman.
Some people in Guyana have difficulty coping with personal challenges. They lash out without thinking and are not fully knowledgeable of the law and consequences to themselves, to think before doing these things.
How does the lady protect her children 24/7 and if he is successful next time, it might be the lady's turn to get even and everyone loses.
If he is abusing alcohol and drugs, he might be in another world and don't care, with hateful emotions that is driving his actions.