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Simpson Charged With Ida James Murder

Simpson Charged With Ida James Murder

This morning [Sept.6] 53-year-old Norris Albert Simpson was charged in Magistrates Court with the murder of Ida James. Mr Simpson, represented by Elizabeth Christopher, was not required to enter a plea, as the matter can only be heard in the Supreme Court. He was remanded in custody, set to reappear on September 20th. Ms James, 66, was found dead at... Read more of this article

53-Yr-Old Man Arrested: Murder Of Ida James

53-Yr-Old Man Arrested: Murder Of Ida James

The Bermuda Police confirmed the identity of the 66-year-old lady who was found dead yesterday [Sept.2] as Ida James, and said a 53-year-old male from Pembroke has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Ms. James, and remains in police custody. Ms James, a former social worker, was found dead at her home in Berry Hill Road in Paget yesterday. The sister... Read more of this article

Police Murder Investigation: Woman Found Dead

Police Murder Investigation: Woman Found Dead

[Updated] Police officers started a murder investigation today [Sept.2] after a woman was found dead in a residence on Berry Hill Road in Paget. The house has been blocked off with crime scene tape, and the forensic unit and both uniformed and plainclothes officers have been seen on the property. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives from the... Read more of this article

Spalding Denies Killing Shaki Crockwell

Spalding Denies Killing Shaki Crockwell

36-year-old Derek Spalding pleaded not guilty to murder and using a firearm in Supreme Court yesterday [Sept.1]. Mr Spaulding was charged last month with the 2007 murder of Shaki Crockwell. 25-year-old footballer Shaki Crockwell, a national level football player and captain of the Boulevard Blazers, was found dead on Friday, 24th August 2007. His had... Read more of this article

36-Yr-Old Man Charged With 2007 Murder

36-Yr-Old Man Charged With 2007 Murder

This morning [Aug.19] in Magistrates Court a man was charged in relation to a murder that occurred four years ago. 36-year-old Derek Spalding was charged with the murder of 2007 Shaki Crockwell and unlawfully using a firearm. Both charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court so he did not have to enter a plea. 25-year-old footballer Shaki Crockwell,... Read more of this article

CandleLight Vigil Held For Troy ‘Yankee’ Rawlins

CandleLight Vigil Held For Troy ‘Yankee’ Rawlins

Last night [Aug.9] a candlelight vigil was held in memory of murder victim Raymond Troy “Yankee” Rawlins – who was fatally shot one year ago. The vigil was held yards away from where Mr Rawlins was gunned down on August 9, 2010 on Court Street. Friends and family, old and young, gathered to recall Mr Rawlins on the first anniversary... Read more of this article

David Cox Sentenced To Life In Prison

David Cox Sentenced To Life In Prison

David Cox was today [July 19] sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 47-year-old Raymond Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. The Judge ordered that Mr Cox must serve a minimum of 38 years in prison before he can be considered for parole. On August 9th 2010, Mr Rawlins was gunned down in the entrance of Spinning Wheel nightclub on Court Street.... Read more of this article

Murder Trial: Brothers Found Not Guilty

Murder Trial: Brothers Found Not Guilty

[Update July 6th, 6:15pm: Ronniko Burchall and his half-brother Leroy Symons were today found not guilty of all charges. The brothers hugged after the verdict, and some family members cried out in joy.] Before the verdict came back, the jury has sent a question to the judge, and requested to view video footage and listen to audio that had been played... Read more of this article

Murder Accused Claims Brother Killed Minors

Murder Accused Claims Brother Killed Minors

The murder trial of two brothers who stand accused of murdering Shane Minors continues in the Supreme Court, with one brother claiming the other brother confessed to the murder. The trial of Ronniko Burchall, 22, and his half brother Leroy Symons, 21, began on June 16th. Both men are accused of being involved in the murder of Shane Minors, who was found... Read more of this article

Murder Trial: Expert & Victim’s Father Testify

Murder Trial: Expert & Victim’s Father Testify

A forensic pathologist and the father of the murder victim testified today [June 17] during the murder trial of the two brothers who stand accused. The murder trial of Ronniko Burchall, 22, and his half brother Leroy Symons, 20,  began yesterday [June 16] in the Supreme Court. Both men are accused of being involved in the murder of Shane Minors, who... Read more of this article

Brothers Stand Trial: Shane Minors Murder

Brothers Stand Trial: Shane Minors Murder

The murder trial of Ronniko Burchall, 22, and his half brother Leroy Nathaniel Symons, 20, began yesterday [June 16] in Supreme Court. Both men are accused of being involved in the murder of Shane Minors in 2009. Mr Minors was found dead in the entrance of his home in South Terrace, Friswell’s Hill, Pembroke on December 17, 2009. Mr Burchall is accused... Read more of this article

Murder Trial: David Cox Found Guilty

Murder Trial: David Cox Found Guilty

[Updated with videos] David Cox has been found guilty of murdering Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. The jury convicted him by unanimous verdict, and immediately after the verdict Mr Cox’s lawyer rose and asked that sentencing be delayed in order to allow mitigating factors to be submitted. Mr Cox was remanded in custody and will be sentenced... Read more of this article