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UK Privy Council Reduces Murderers’ Sentences
[Updated] Convicted killers Ze Selassie and Jermaine Pearman had their prison sentences reduced by the UK Privy Council in London. Ze Selassie was convicted of the murder of 14-year-old Rhiana Moore, while Jermaine Pearman was convicted of killing 23-year-old Shakeya DeRoza. Selassie was initially sentenced to 35 years, and in 2011 the Bermuda Court... Read more of this article
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
Jonathan Dill Murder Investigation Continues
Police investigators are still working with witnesses and area residents to come forward and provide any information they may have in relation to the murder of Mr. Jonathan Dill. Acting Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “We are thankful for those that have already come forward, but it is essential that those who know something, say something. “Detectives... 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
Police Identify Murder Victim As Jonathan Dill
[Updated with video] The police have identified last night’s murder victim as 30-year-old Jonathan Dill, and said he leaves behind a wife and 7 year old daughter. The shooting occurred at just past 10.20pm last night at a residence at the area of the Glebe Road and St Monica’s Mission junction. Mr Dill was found unresponsive outside of his residence,... Read more of this article
30 Year Old Man Shot And Killed In Pembroke
[Updated: Police confirm that a 30-year-old Pembroke man died following a shooting that occurred at around 10.20pm this evening in the St Monica’s Mission area. The police said the victim was found "unresponsive outside his residence" and was taken to KEMH where he was pronounced dead.] Police officers responded to the Glebe Road/St Monica’s... Read more of this article
Tyrone Pedro Charged With Steven Iris Murder
Three days after the incident took place, a man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 26] charged with the murder of Steven Jireh Iris. 23-year-old Tyrone Pedro was charged with murdering Mr Iris on Friday August 23rd. As the charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court, Mr Pedro did not have to enter a plea. He was remanded in custody and... Read more of this article
22 Year Old Murdered Outside Glebe Road Home
[Updated: The police confirmed that 22 year old Steven Jireh Iris died as a result of a stabbing that took place outside of a residence of Glebe Road this morning. A 22 year old Devonshire male has been arrested. Police are appealing for anyone in the Glebe Road area who may have seen anything suspicious around 8:30am-9:30am or anyone who may have been... Read more of this article
Man Denies Premeditated Murder Of Garry Cann
Appearing in the Supreme Court Monthly Arraignments Session this morning [Aug 5], a 24-year-old man denied killing Garry “Fingas” Cann, who was fatally shot in Sandys in 2009. Zikai Cann pleaded not guilty to the premeditated murder of Mr Cann on 15 December 2009, using a firearm to commit an indictable offence, possessing a firearm and... Read more of this article
Reward Offered For Information On Rudy Smith
[Updated with video] CrimeStoppers has agreed to offer a monetary reward for information regarding the disappearance of Rudy Smith, Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said today [July 31]. Mr Smith [pictured] disappeared a year ago, and the police have officially classified his disappearance as a murder. He was last seen on 9 July 2012, and the... Read more of this article
Sentencing Postponed: Codrington Murder Case
Rashaun Codrington — who was only 15-years-old when he murdered another teenager — was due to be sentenced today [July 30] for the murder of 18-year-old Malcolm Outerbridge, however the sentencing has been postponed. Earlier this year Codrington plead guilty to the murder, which occurred in October 2011. This morning saw a variety of legal arguments... Read more of this article
Videos/Photos: Vigil Held For Rudy Smith
[Updated with videos] Over 100 people have turned out for the vigil for Rudy Smith, which is just getting underway this evening [July 24] at the Evening Light Church Parking Lot on Parsons Road. People are continuing to arrive and both political parties are represented, with PLP MP Michael Weeks and OBA MP Glen Smith in attendance. The two MPs are... Read more of this article
