Hashtag: #MurderOfVerneilRichardson

Manslaughter: Adam King Sentenced To 6 Years

Adam Leroy King was sentenced to six years in prison this afternoon [Sept 20], after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of Verneil Richardson. Before being sentenced, Mr King turned to face Mr Richardson’s family in Court and said: “I’m sorry for what happened that night.” He handed in a letter to Justice... Read more of this article

Adam King Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter

Adam Leroy King appeared in the Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment Session this morning [Sept 3] where he pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Verneil Richardson. Mr Richardson, 21, was fatally stabbed at approximately 1am on June 26, 2013 in the parking lot of the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club. Mr King turned himself in later that day, and has... Read more of this article

Murder Victim’s Family Forgives Those Involved

[Updated with video] Extending their appreciation for the community’s outpouring of love, the family of the late Verneil Richardson said it is “our desire is for peace in our community and forgiveness of whoever may have been involved in the murder of our dear son.” The statement was delivered this afternoon [June 28] by Minister Paul... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Murder Of Verneil Richardson

Less than three days after 21-year-old Verneil Richardson was killed, a man has been charged with his murder. Adam King appeared in Magistrates Court this afternoon [June 28], where he was charged with murdering Verneil Richardson. Mr King, 34, appeared before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner and was remanded in custody. He did not have to enter... Read more of this article

Three People Deny Obstruction At Crime Scene

In Magistrates Court this morning [June 27], two women and a man pleaded not guilty to charges involving the obstruction of police who were attending the murder scene at the Bailey’s Bay Club on 26th June. All three were released on bail, and will re-appear for trial. One arrest taking place at approximately 3am at Bailey’s Bay Club: Kionne... Read more of this article

Club Extends Condolences, Suspends Parties

The Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club has suspended the Tuesday night “Dreamteam” events, are reviewing their security measures, and said they join in with the Bailey’s Bay/Hamilton Parish community in “grieving the loss of one of its young sons with all love and respect.” At around 1.20am yesterday morning [June 26], 21-year-old... Read more of this article

Murder Victim Named, One Man Arrested

Update June 2016: This article is getting circulated again on Facebook, which appears to have caused some confusion. Please note as the dates on the article and videos clearly show, it is from 2013…three years ago. [Update: At approximately 1am this morning, 21-year-old Verneil Richardson was fatally stabbed in the parking lot of the Bailey’s... Read more of this article