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Premier, Minister Address Christmas Day Murder
[Updated] Yesterday [Dec 25] Premier Craig Cannonier and Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley visited the family of Malcolm Augustus who are deep in mourning after Mr Augustus was killed early on Christmas Day. The 20-year-old was shot on the St George’s golf course just after midnight, and a 24-year-old George’s man has been arrested... Read more of this article
Murder Victim Named, 24-Year-Old Man Arrested
The police have identified this morning’s [Dec 25] murder victim as 20-year-old Malcolm Augustus, and said that a 24-year-old George’s man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. At about 12:05am today, there were reports of gunfire in St George’s, and on arrival the police found the victim on St George’s golf course. “The... Read more of this article
20-Yr-Old Man Murdered On Christmas Morning
[Updated: Christmas Day has started off marred with violence, with a 20-year-old man shot and killed on St George's golf course at approximately 12.05am] Sometime around midnight there was a shooting in St George’s and unofficial reports indicate one person may have been injured. Police are maintaining a heavy presence in the east end. Details... Read more of this article
David DeSilva Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison
Today [Dec 14] David DeSilva was sentenced to 14 years in prison for killing his ex-wife, and the Court ordered he must serve half that time [7 years] before being considered for parole. He previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter and admitted to killing Denise Evans-Wilkinson, whose body was found floating in the waters off the Mill Point Road area... Read more of this article
David DeSilva’s Sentencing Postponed Again
David DeSilva appeared in Supreme Court [Nov 26] where he was due to be sentenced after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of Denise Evans-Wilkinson, however his sentencing was postponed again. After a 30 minute delay while legal arguments were made, Justice Charles-Etta Simmons ruled that she would proceed with the sentencing hearing, however... Read more of this article
David DeSilva’s Sentencing Postponed
David DeSilva appeared in Supreme Court this morning [Nov 21] where he was scheduled to be sentenced after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of Denise Evans-Wilkinson, however his sentencing was postponed to Monday In April 2011 the body of Ms Evans-Wilkinson was found floating in the waters off the Mill Point Road area in Pembroke. Related... Read more of this article
David DeSilva Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
[Updated] With his trial set to get underway in Supreme Court this morning [Nov 13] David DeSilva entered a plea of guilty to manslaughter. Mr DeSilva, 47, was charged with the death of 45-year-old Denise Evans-Wilkinson [pictured]. In April 2011 Ms Evans-Wilkinson’s body was found floating in the water off the Mill Point Road area in Pembroke. Mr... Read more of this article
Murder Conviction: David Cox Appeal Continues
[Updated] David Cox’s appeal continued yesterday [Nov 6], with lawyer for the 33-year-old convicted murderer continuing to argue his case in front of the Appeals Court. In August 2010, Troy “Yankee” Rawlins was fatally shot in the entrance of Spinning Wheel nightclub on Court Street, and Mr Cox was charged with murder later that month. During... Read more of this article
David Cox Appeal Underway: Murder Conviction
In the Appeals Court this morning [Nov 5], David Jahwell Cox launched an appeal against his murder conviction. On August 9th 2010, Troy “Yankee” Rawlins was gunned down in the entrance of Spinning Wheel nightclub on Court Street. Mr Cox was arrested shortly after the shooting, and charged with murder on August 25th 2010. During the trial... Read more of this article
Video: Cross Dedicated To Malcolm Outerbridge
Family and friends joined the parents of murder victim Malcolm Outerbridge today [Nov 3] to dedicate a cross to the memory of their son. The cross was erected by Malcolm Outerbridge Sr. on the Bulkhead Drive, Khyber Pass, Warwick site where young Malcolm’s life was taken one year ago. Ant Pettit, Priest in charge at St Pauls Anglican Church, spoke... Read more of this article
Cox & Hewey Plead Not Guilty To Murder
In the Arraignment Session this morning, David Jahwell Cox and Devon Rohn Hewey were together charged with the premeditated murder of James Lawes, and the attempted murders of Maurice Martin and Robin Stovell. The pair were also charged with using a firearm to commit an indictable offence. All the charges stem from 19th March 2010 when Mr Lawes was... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Shooting
Saying the response from the public has “not been as good as we would have hoped,” the police have appealed for witnesses to the fatal shooting of Michael Phillips this past weekend to come forward. At 9.35pm on Sunday night, Mr Phillips was shot multiple times while in the parking lot of Mid Atlantic Boat Club on North Shore Road in Devonshire.... Read more of this article
OBA, PLP, UBP, Governor Express Condolences
[Updated] Both the OBA and PLP have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of Michael Phillips, and urged the public to come forward with any information that may assist the police in their investigation. Mr Phillips, 42, was shot multiple times while in the parking lot of Mid Atlantic Boat Club on North Shore Road in Devonshire last... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim As Michael Phillips
[Updated with video] The police formally identified the victim of last night’s fatal shooting as 42-year-old Michael Phillips, confirmed that two gunmen were involved, and said there is currently no evidence to indicate that this particular murder was gang related. At approximately 9.35pm Mr Phillips was shot multiple times while in the parking... Read more of this article
Murder: 42-Yr-Old Man Shot Dead In Devonshire
[Updated: Police confirm that a 42-year-old man was shot and killed.] There was a shooting this evening [Oct 14] in the area of the Mid Atlantic Boat Club on North Shore Road in Devonshire. Unofficial reports indicate that multiple shots were fired and one person was injured. The police are presently on the scene and have blocked the entrance to the... Read more of this article
Investigation Continues: Murder Of Rudy Smith
The investigation into the disappearance of Rudy Smith is ongoing. Mr. Smith was last seen alive in July 2012, and the police have classified his disappearance as a murder. This morning a police spokesperson said: “The murder inquiry regarding the disappearance of 41 year-old Mr. Rudolph (Rudy) Lamar Smith is ongoing. “Mr. Smith, described... Read more of this article
