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One Year Later…The Murder Of Rudy Smith
One year to the day after he was last seen, the police have appealed for assistance in solving the murder of Rudy Smith. Mr Smith was last seen on 9 July 2012, and the police located Mr Smith’s motorbike in the waters in front of Grace Church on North Shore on 16 July 2012. The police have officially classified his disappearance as a murder. Detective... 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
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
Crime Stoppers Video Features “Star Child” Song
The music of the late Haile “Star Child” Outerbridge is featured in a new Crime Stoppers video campaign aimed at getting guns off the street. Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley thanked the late singer’s mother for allowing the song to be used to help spread the campaign’s powerful message, and the Ministry said they have been encouraged... Read more of this article
Man Arrested, Questioned About Double Murder
A 24 year old male Sandys man was arrested on Wednesday [May 29] in connection with the murder of Haile Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert at Belvin’s Variety store in January 2013. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is continuing its investigations into a shooting which occurred at Belvin’s Variety store on Happy Valley Road,... Read more of this article
Three Defendants Plead Not Guilty To Murder
In this morning’s [May 1] Supreme Court Arraignment session, Wolde Gardner denied killing Malcolm Augustus, while Darrion Simons and Jahkeo LeShore denied the murder of David Clarke. Wolde Gardner [pictured] pleaded not guilty to the premeditated murder of Malcolm Augustus and to using a firearm to commit murder. Mr Augustus, 20, was shot and killed... Read more of this article
Extradition Request: Murder Suspect In Custody
A 28-year-old St. George’s man has been taken into custody in the UK as a result of an extradition request. He is being held in connection with the murder of Malcolm Augustus on Christmas Day last year. Mr Augustus, 20, was shot and killed on the St George’s golf course just after midnight on 25th December, 2012. A police spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Justice Greaves: ‘This Is Domestic Terrorism’
Speaking at the sentencing yesterday [Apr 4] of two convicted murderers, Supreme Court Justice Carlyle Greaves spoke about the gang activities and said, “This is local domestic terrorism and must be stamped out by whatever means necessary.” Justice Greaves then handed Jay Dill and Devon Hewey life sentences, ordering that they must serve 40 years... Read more of this article
Dill & Hewey Sentenced: 40 Years Before Parole
[Updated with videos] Jay Dill and Devon Hewey were both sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Randy Robinson, with the Court ordering they must serve 40 years before they are eligible for parole. 22-year-old Randy Robinson was shot multiple times on March 31 2011, and pronounced dead on the scene. During the trial the Court heard that Dill... Read more of this article
Norris Simpson Sentenced To Life In Prison
[Updated: Simpson was sentenced to life in prison, and must serve 23 years before he is eligible for parole] Norris Simpson arrived at the Supreme Court this morning [Apr 3] where he is scheduled to be sentenced for the murder of former social worker Ida James, who was killed in 2011. As he has done throughout the entire legal proceedings, Simpson continued... Read more of this article
Murder: Norris Simpson Sentencing Adjourned
[Updated] Norris Simpson — who was convicted of the murder of Ida James — appeared in the Supreme Court for sentencing this morning [Mar 27], with his case adjourned until next month. The convicted killer used his free arm to cover his face with a notepad as he entered court. This maintains the policy he had during the trial of shielding... Read more of this article
