Two Men Charged: Murder Of James Lawes
David Jahwell Cox [32] and Devon Hewey [23] appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 7] charged with the murder of James Lawes in 2010.
They were also charged with using a firearm, and the attempted murder of Robin Stovell and Maurice Martin, who were shot during the same incident.
Just before 11pm on March 19, 2010, the three men were shot during a drive-by shooting in the parking lot of Place’s Place, located on the junction of Court and Dundonald Street.
All three men were rushed to the hospital, the other two recuperated, while Mr Lawes [pictured] later succumbed to his injuries. The 26-year-old — known as Junior — was a barber originally from Jamaica who had been married for only four months to his wife Greashena, the daughter of well-known radio host and former UBP Senator Gina Spence.
As the charges can only be heard in Supreme Court, neither man had to enter a plea. Mr Cox is represented by Larry Mussenden, while Mr Hewey is represented by Shade Subair.
They will remain in prison custody and return for mention later this month. Both men were dressed in prison clothes and remained silent throughout the proceedings, showing no visible emotion.
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Showed no visible emotion they where laughing with each other. Making a mockery of the victims
This is exactly why Bermuda needs to have the Death Penalty on its books.
How many more families have had to endure pain and suffering through evil ways!!!!
wow David Cox ….. got some serious charges on ya back
Cox…what a name! Doing good deeds for this island as usual.
David Cox has been very busy indeed..
Apologies to anyone who had their comment deleted or edited, for legal reasons we have to keep a tight rein…
Thank you it’s about time
WOW! You’re a busy man Mr Cox. If found guilty by a jury, I hope you NEVER see the light of day again!
It would be nice if the police got some convictions for the 42 murders of Perry and others or is this a one sided ordeal. I k ow you all aren’t blind and can see this.
It’s definitely a one sided ordeal Bob! Smh
@ Bobthebuilder && FACTS … I agree but your comment was not needed under this artricle because it can lead people to thinking that he was a part of a Gang.. Which he was NOT! But I do agree that convictions should happens for all murders in Bermuda Old and New
I didn’t take it as that, I took it that people have been hit on both sides, whether they were a part of the “war” or not, and it would be nice if they all could be solved. Not just the ones from a particular area OR association.
Atleast someone sees the facts. I’m not impartial to either side but damn if you open your eyes you can see through the bs smoke screens.
Well if they could only get a snitch on that side….
Sing song bird sing!!!
They did. It was 2 brothers snitching on each other and they still couldn’t secure a conviction. Evidence alleged both were involved or had some knowledge of it. Only one person has been convicted on that side. You do the math. It’s been long known in the streets that the police work close with one side while they hate the other. It’s been long known. Trust me on that one. Research past cases where officers have said they keep contacts with certain individuals and sides.
That don’t count. We all know that was the plan/set up from jump. Police raised and trained them from young and we all know they protect their own. I have family/friends on both sides of this foolishness and I just wish it would end.
people should be allowed to say whatever the f they want leave people comments alone bernews! WHAT HAPPEN TO free speech
Again, it is for legal reasons, please contact the Police or Prosecutors office if you doubt it. It’s not any rule we made up, its Court and legal rules.
If [name edited] was from parkside/mtown they would have some of them up there. Next time take better of ya bit$hes so they dnt switch on u
Well bernews adjusted my comment slightly but not a problem. The hell with the police this is a free speech country…. Or so we’re told.
Bermuda is not a free country, there are many limits to peoples civil liberties here, don’t be mistaken about that.
You guys are past ignorant if you think you can come online and say what ever you want about a court case! Frig off .. good job Bernews!
Nobody said anything about the case itself you chimp. Open you eyes.
@milli/Bobthebuilder and others questioning the reason why Bernews has to monitor and edit comments on this site. First you should read and understand the posting rules set by Bernews and other news media before posting – that is your responsibility.
Second educate yourselves about what the laws are of this tiny country we live in. Pleading ignorance is not an excuse and part of the reason Bermuda is in the predicament we are in today!
Again, now directed at curious George. Nobody said anything directly pertaining to the case you chimp. Now with that said, back to our regular programming.
Oh shut up and go cry elsewhere
Still waiting for the ‘not my boy’ and ‘he’s a good Christian boy’ crowds to start commenting.
If convicted they need to hang this guy to show the rest we ain’t playing!
Uh no. Not a good idea.
Agreed. There are way too many up there playing the fall guy right now. As long as there are convictions, the public is happy and the police look good. Most don’t even take the time to read the fine print to see what is really going on with most of the arrests.
lmao sorry..really not issues to joke over but wth
Yall mutherf%$#ers make me laugh u must see by now tht it aint hurtn or affectin these guys nah 1 bit. Twords frm these men them selves jst so u know.
I DON’T GIVE A F%$K lock me way 4 200 years n throw the key away I dnt give a f%$k @ all.
F%$K u Parkside bi%$hes n bi%$h as%$s u f%*n hurt now inna
F$#k all u hataz n u parkside bi%$ch a%$es
Uma real n$#@a n real n$#z dnt turn against der own so f$#k all u fake a*s ppl hu putn s%$t up bout me n my n%$#z
Relax man. No need for all the cartoon swearing. We are all in agreement here.
Stop being mad at the world babes…
The canary is singing so what do you expect?
You sound real intelligent.
Slow down. Surely this is a joke right? No wonder you had to turn to street life as you can’t master the English language and that is an essential life tool.
You don’t care if you are locked away for 200 years? For what? Don’t snitch on yourself nah. You should get some self esteem buddy, unless you are joyous at the prospect of being around only men for “200 years”. Pause.
translation please….I don’t understand ignorant….
BERNEWS did you really allow this comment to come through?
wow hun, i’m sensing a lot of anger and frustration there. no need to lash out. i believe we are all in agreement that these guys need to be put away for a long time. if you want to join them that’s on you but still…relax mate. woosah a little if you have to.
Ook I take that back… You guys took down all my good comments. Geesh. You guys are conformist. I’m speaking the truth
I’ll say this. I dont see any caucasion guys, portuguese, philipino talking as much nonsense as us black people. All we do is complain, argue, fight and covet.
What would you all say if a white boy got shot or doing the shooting? Be marching on cabinet grounds de next day! Don’t mean to offend anyone but just wanna know.
First of all we all need to thank bernews for the freedom of speech regardless if it is edited or limited, we all have a voice now positive or negative.
Yes cox has been busy however you must also realise that majority of these cases have witnesses, survivors or cctv. i am tryn my best to recall when 42 was shot and cctv or a witness came forward, I am neither 42 nor PS but realize that these convictions are all due to ignorance. Obviously while PS is trapped in their houses hiding they are watching csi, cops, criminal minds and law and order.
I wonder how stone is – he is csi, cop, criminal mind, law and order one dangerous guy-
Just to Clarify if people think they can go around taking anothe mans life and will walk free. This is another prime example look at how much of your fellow family members, friends, cousins, etc are feeling the pain. I knew that one day justice will prevail. But obviously the other side have not being doing anything cause on that note they will have them to if they where all sharing they same weapon. I am from overseas and have being following this site for a while and I am glad it is now coming to a end.
If he is convicted can we just hang Cox already,he’s costing text payers too much $$$$ already!! off with his head!!!!
Despite how one may feel it is not about an eye for and eye and a tooth for a tooth.
Is there a graveyard on the grounds of Westgate ? If not than it’s not to late to consider setting aside a plot , cause some people have already booked their spot .
don’t say that!!! cause that has long been on my mind, if uncontrollable up there
Bermuda…it is time for a SUPERMAX prison. A maximum security prison apart from Westgayt where the hardcore, menace to society, psycopath career criminals who are beyond rehabilitation is sentenced. Get conviced of a murder using a gun and off you go for LIFE (where life means…LIFE). No parole and you’re on lockdown 23 hours a day. No visitation, no tv, no recreational activities. You’re GONE!!! Wanna be a tough guy? Let’s see how tough you are when your sitting alone in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day with your own twisted murderous thoughts. A place where your own momma can’t come visit you. A living death. It’s time Bermuda.
Devon Hewey what a way to waste your life, you havent even seen half of what the world has to offer. This leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Come on Bermuda we need to put some love, character and dignity into our childrens hearts.
Deftly trying for some; but most agreed
Um hollerin free my nig$%z!!! Keep ya head my nig$%z ff thha haterz we goin hold it down! Cheeaaaa!!!!!!
Okay I have come to the conclusion that you Bernews have parkside staff- too many comments you delete – goodbye & good riddance
yup cause I have put things up about Parkside to and it never got publish,I no the $hit was true. RIP Wheels,Perry,Kumi,Shane,Jahmeko Le’shore. The minute someone gets shot from Parkside, the police is all round the road 247 protecting the block and making like 20 arrests,and when someone gets shot from 42, they make little arrest and(ALL CHARGES GETS DROP)Coxy hang in, they all want to put the blame on you, there is a God above thats going to intervine on your situation,give it time and keep kool. Kofi my blood, dont let no man make a fool out of you, you were taught right. The Big Kaffty Rats will come to light,when it catches up to them, they will all jump on the plane, and go the hell back home. who knows the $hit feels it.
I feel u streetcode, but na!they always pick up the guys from 42, I feel these 42 guys have been set up. There are snitching on both side, but the police only want to put away 42. Money is the root 2 all evil. That’s right 42 don’t pay no dollars, to those cockeroaches they will cock themselves soon come. If we do the crime, we will do the time, snitching like bitch€s,pay big.
None of you 42 guys were bad at heart. I grew up with all of you BUT I don’t condone wrong. You guys caused all what’s happening on yourselves. No mans life deserves to be taken but look at the things you lots done. Beating up guys (Jumping), going in guys pockets taking their sh*t, Robbing nig*as. And now because the shoe is on the other foot you want people feel sorry for you? Like I said I don’t condone wrong but you all Altered your destinys. And the girls up there ain’t no better.
listening..
This is absolutely crazy! I am disturbed that my fellow Bermudians are hear acting as the judge and jury before any evidence is given. We have created gang society and I can see we’re really raising our children to thrive in this environment. As far as ______ go when increased penalty zones came about and operation clean sweep court street was never targeted in those clean up attempts! ____ are the biggest gang structure in the world with Interpol confirming this but it’s sad to see our _______ so engulfed in the black market profit they are willing to allow it to go on so deeply rooted through the ranks. If we are not careful we are gonna be the example for the next phase of Police State that the “so called” free World (democracy)are going to inflict on the public. England already have every street and crevic on camera