Shooter To Serve 10 Yrs Before Parole Eligibility
Marico Bassett — who was convicted of a shooting Randy Lightbourne — appeared before the Appeals Court who ruled that the time he must serve before being considered for parole is reduced to ten years.
In December 2011 had been sentenced to 25 years in prison, with the Court ordering he must serve half the sentence before being considered for parole.
Mr. Bassett gunned down Randy Lightbourne, then 44, outside the Charing Cross Tavern in Sandys on July 23, 2010.
At his first Supreme Court trial in March 2011, Mr. Bassett was found guilty on a charge of unlawfully possessing ammunition, however the jury was unable to reach a verdict on the attempted murder charge. A retrial was ordered which saw Mr. Bassett convicted of attempted murder.
Victim Randy Lightbourne testified at both trials saying he recognised Mr. Bassett when he rode a motorcycle into the parking lot of Charing Cross Tavern at approximately 5pm that afternoon and began shooting at him.
Mr. Lightbourne was shot seven times and spent months recovering from multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Bassett was taken into custody soon after the shooting and charged with attempted murder.
During the trial, the Prosecution argued that Mr. Bassett shot Mr Lightbourne to “move up the ranks” of the West End MOB gang.
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But a rapist can get the same time and get out in six years. What kind of sh t is this.
GOVERNMENT WANTS TO SAVE MONEY??…..WELL KEEP THE MURDERERS, SHOOTERS AND RAPISTS IN JAIL FULL TERM AND RELEASE THE PEOPLE IN JAIL FOR PETTY CRIMES LIKE POSSESSION OF WEED! I BET YOU THAT’LL BE A COUPLE MILLION EXTRA IN THE POCKET! DUMB LAWS ENFORCED BY DUMBER PEOPLE!
If any of you knew more about _____’s history, then you’ll know and understand that every DOG or Rat in his case has it’s day.
7 shots fired and hit, so reduce sentence down to 10 years. I guess his actions were not pre meditated either. and he must have only meant to scare the victim. Our court system needs a severe overhaul. 25 years is not enough. Further if govt wants to save money get the prisoners to work ( oh that might violate their rights to sit and do nothing )
some people can’t read, his sentence wasnt reduced, he can just apply for parole 2 years earlier than before
Its the same thing! He now has the ability to shoot someone else two years earlier than before! If you don’t see this as a reduction of his sentance – I don’t know what else to say.
25 years wasn’t enough? How long is enough?
25 years is ok. 10 years is not. Can you follow a simple story?
no time set that man free
he is a really great guy and i believe he should be aqquitted
Bermuda, best place to be a thug, wanksta, etc!
What he/she said…
come up with a solution .
Remove his fingers and set him free. Why do we have to support him?
Hang this man
We seriously need to start vigilante groups on this island. Eliminate the piss poor court system, and implement public hangings.
Wow! I am absolutely amazed at how ignorant and senseless some of you can be when commenting under the guise of anonymity. And to think I probably stand next to some of you on a daily basis and I have no idea how truly warped you are.
If you want a true reflection of what people think….listen to what they say when their thoughts can’t be attributed to them. (shaking my head)
Very true, but isn’t it counterproductive and hypocritical to also post anonymously? I mean you are calling people warped ie taking a negative tone against people but also behind the safety of a pen name. Do the people you stand next to also know of your ill feelings towards them?
So your real name is darksideofthemoon then?
Rot in Hell ya B@$tard!
Hope some qu@@r boy makes you his b!tch!
He shoots a man 7 times and because he didnt die this guy gets parole in 10 years. Are you crazy turn the key and throw it away
“Eligible to apply for parole” does NOT mean he will automatically get parole. He will be able to ask for it after 10 years, if he wishes. But whether or not he receives is another matter entirely.
What I’m saying is parole shouldn’t even be an option
Oh yeah. Bermuda’s parole board are tough. Ze Selassie was out on parole after raping a child. What did he do, while on parole? Rape and murder another child. Yeah, parole’s really hard to get. You show up and pretend you’re ‘sorry’.
I feel that! rapist should be hung…!!
That’s what’s up Rico!!!! If you look at it we the people of BDA have been taking n continue to take care of _____ _______ for years. Rico stay focused n use your time wisely keep your head in those books. Do your time don’t let your time do you……
No one should down play how the next person feels, however, when it hits home I am sure people will feel differently, no one can truly say what they will or won’t do until they are in that situation, with saying that parole should not be an option (in my opinion) if he did in fact fire 7 shots towards this man that speaks volume on his intention.
Ask yourself a question, if he shot my father, husband, brother, nephew, cousin or even friend would I want him having the possibility of parole?????
yes… #sayless
This guy shot some one he looks like he does gymnastic..
LMAO nok! I was thinking same thing, he looks like hell get raped up westgate!