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Man Accused Of Murder Granted Bail
A man accused of murder appeared in Magistrates Court yesterday [June 13], and was granted bail with specific conditions. Last month 23-year-old Jay Dill — along with Devon Hewey — was charged with the murder of Randy Robinson, as well as with using a firearm to commit the offence. Neither man has entered a plea, as the matter must be heard... Read more of this article
Convicted Murderer Launches Legal Appeal
Kevin Andre Warner — who was convicted of murdering his friend and jailed for 35 years — launched an appeal in Court yesterday [June 11]. In July of last year he was sentenced to life in prison, with a stipulation he must serve 35 years before being eligible for parole. Mr Warner, 22, will be eligible for parole in 2046 when he is 56 years... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged: Murder Of Kimwandae Walker
[Updated] Two years after 35-year-old Kimwandae Walker was murdered at a Good Friday event at a school field, two men have been charged in connection with the incident. David Jahwell Cox [32] and Julian Washington [22] appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 4] charged with the premeditated murder of Kimwandae Walker, as well as using a firearm... Read more of this article
Murder Remains Unsolved Two Years Later
Two years ago today [Apr.2], 35-year-old Kimwandae Walker was gunned down in front of his two children at a Good Friday kite flying celebration, with his brutal murder remaining unsolved two years later. Mr Walker was attending a ‘family fun day’ with his two young children at Victor Scott school field on April 2, 2010. At around 2pm he was flying... Read more of this article
Tribute Sheet For Jahmiko Leshore
A tribute sheet can be seen flying on Hermitage Road this week, only yards from where Jahmiko Leshore was fatally shot last year. On March 1st, 2011, 26-year-old Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire when he was shot multiple times, sustaining mortal wounds. His girlfriend was pregnant at the time, and gave... Read more of this article
Father: “38 Years Is Not Enough For A Life”
Convicted murderer Derek Spalding should have got more than 38 years, said the victim’s father Danny Crockwell this afternoon [Mar.7]. Mr Spalding was sentenced to life in prison today and must serve 38 years before he will be eligible for parole. Earlier this month Mr Spalding was found guilty of the murder of Shaki Crockwell, who was found... Read more of this article
Convicted Killer Derek Spalding Gets Life
[Updated] 36-year-old Derek Spalding was sentenced to life in prison this morning [Mar.7], and must serve 38 years before he will be eligible for parole. Earlier this month he was found guilty of the murder of Shaki Crockwell, a national level football player who was murdered in 2007. The 25-year-old’s body was found on the Railway Trail in Devonshire... Read more of this article
Father: “My Son Can Rest In Peace”
Speaking after the guilty verdict this afternoon [Feb.10], the father of murder victim Shaki Crockwell said justice has been served and his son can rest in peace. Derek Spalding, 36, was found guilty of the 2007 murder of footballer Shaki Crockwell. His father Danny Crockwell said, “He got what he had coming to him. He took my best friend, my... Read more of this article
Spalding Found Guilty Of Murder
[Updated with videos] 36-year-old Derek Spalding was found guilty of the 2007 murder of Shaki Crockwell this afternoon [Feb.10]. Shaki Crockwell — a national level football player and captain of the Boulevard Blazers — was found dead on 24th August 2007. The 25-year-old’s body was found on the Railway Trail in Devonshire. The trial began on... Read more of this article
Murder: Roger Lightbourne Jr Charged
This morning [Feb.3] in Magistrates Court 21-year-old Roger Lightbourne Jr was charged with the murder of Jahmiko Leshore. On 1st March 2011, Mr Leshore, 26, was fatally shot while in the Boundary Crescent, Devonshire area. Mr Lightbourne was charged with the premeditated murder of Jahmiko Leshore, using a firearm, and handling a firearm.As the matter... Read more of this article
Two Suspects Deny Murder Charges
Two suspects – including a 16-year-old boy – denied charges of murder in yesterday’s [Feb.1] Supreme Court session. 16-year-old Rashaun Codrington pleaded not guilty to the charge of murdering 18-year-old Malcolm Outerbridge on 28 October 2011 in Warwick. A trial date was set for June 2012, and Mr Codrington was remanded into custody. In... Read more of this article
Shaki Crockwell Murder Trial Underway
[Updated] The Supreme Court trial of 36-year-old Derek Spalding is now underway, with the jury hearing this morning [Jan.24] that the defendant allegedly shot the victim as he owed him money gained from the sale of illegal drugs. 25-year-old footballer Shaki Crockwell — a national level football player and captain of the Boulevard Blazers —... Read more of this article
Murder Suspects Released On Bail
The three men arrested earlier this month in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Stefan Burgess have been released on police bail. The shooting occurred on January 8th in the Glebe Road area of Pembroke, and resulted in one man being injured, and claimed the life of Mr Burgess. A police spokesperson said, “The investigation into the murder... Read more of this article
Petition Delivered To Deputy Premier
[Updated with photos/videos] Community activist Scott Smith is at City Hall this morning [Jan.20] collecting signatures on a petition seeking to enact stronger anti-gang legislation. Mr Smith [pictured] spoke yesterday at the funeral of Stefan Burgess, calling for the community to take action against the upsurge in shooting violence. 24-year-old Stefan... Read more of this article
Murder: Third Man Arrested
This afternoon [Jan.10] the police confirmed they have arrested a third man in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Stefan Burgess. The suspect – a 32 year old man – was arrested on suspicion of murder, and the two men initially arrested in connection with this incident remain in police custody. “The pace of the investigation... Read more of this article
