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Bermudians Arrested In UK: Terrorism Charges
“Two Bermudian males that have been living in the UK for a significant period of time were arrested on terrorism related charges,” the police have confirmed. A Bermuda police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that two Bermudian males that have been living in the UK for a significant period of time were arrested... Read more of this article
15-Year-Old Charged With Murder In England
A 15-year-old boy appeared in Sheffield Magistrates’ Court in England this morning [May 28] charged with the murder of 15-year-old Bermudian Samuel Baker, who was fatally stabbed on May 24th. The South Yorkshire police said, “A Sheffield teenager who died from stab wounds has been formally identified as 15-year-old Samuel Baker. “Formal identification... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 15-Year-Old In England
The police have confirmed that a 15-year-old Bermudian has died following a stabbing in England. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of Bermudian National, 15-year-old Samuel Baker, who died as a result of a stabbing incident that took place in South Yorkshire in the UK yesterday. “The... Read more of this article
Tragedy In Toronto: Ten Dead After Van Attack
[Written by Don Burgess] The co-owner of Edgehill Manor was driving along Yonge Street in Toronto just minutes before a man killed ten people, and injured 14 others with his van as it smashed its way down a busy sidewalk. Chris Morris told Bernews he left his mother-in-laws place to take a trip on the 401 Freeway. “At 1:30 the guy went careening... Read more of this article
Report: 31-Year-Old Arrested In Montego Bay
31-year-old Paulos Francis has been charged with possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine and attempting to export cocaine, according to a story in the Jamaica Observer. The story said that a 31-year-old Bermudian was “arrested and charged” after he” reportedly attempted to board a flight destined to Belgium” with a suitcase... Read more of this article
16-Year-Old Male Charged With Murder In UK
A 16-year-old male has been charged with murder in connection with the death of 17-year-old Bermudian Lyrico Steede in England, marking the fifth person charged with murder and the sixth person charged in connection with Lyrico’s death. The Nottinghamshire Police said, “A 16-year old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged... Read more of this article
15-Year-Old Girl Charged With Murder In UK
A 15-year-old girl has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of Bermudian Lyrico Steede  in England, marking the fifth person charged in connection with the murder of the 17-year-old Bermudian student. The teenager is expected to appear in Nottingham Magistrates Court today, according to the Nottinghamshire Police. The Nottinghamshire... Read more of this article
Teenagers To Stand Trial For Murder In October
Three teenagers charged in a British Court with the murder of 17-year-old Bermudian Lyrico Steede in Bulwell, UK, are expected to go on trial on October 2, according to the Nottingham Post. The report said, “The date was provisionally arranged at Nottingham Crown Court today [Monday, March 5]. “Two 17-year-olds – who cannot be identified... Read more of this article
Three People Charged With Murder In England
[Updated] Two 17-year-old males have been charged with murder in connection with the death of 17-year-old Bermudian student Lyrico Steede in England, and a 17-year-old female has also been charged with “assisting an offender” and is due to appear at a Nottingham Court next month. This is according to a statement from the Nottinghamshire... Read more of this article
Four People Arrested In Connection With Murder
Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Bermudian student Lyrico Steede in England, with the Nottinghamshire Police confirming that two 17-year-old males and an 18-year-old male have been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 17-year-old female has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. A statement... Read more of this article
Kenyan Police Make Arrests Following Murder
Kenyan police are holding three suspects in connection with the murder of Richard Tirop Kessio – a three time Bermuda Marathon champion — who was murdered in January 2018, according to a story in Citizen Digital. The story said, “Police in Eldoret are holding three suspects in connection with the murder of Richard Tirop Kessio – a road running... Read more of this article
Bermudian Student Killed In United Kingdom
Nottinghamshire police have launched a murder investigation after 17-year-old Bermudian student Lyrico Steede died after suffering serious injuries after being attacked in Bulwell. A statement from the Nottinghamshire Police in the UK said, “A 17-year-old who suffered serious injuries in a stabbing in Bulwell last week has died. “Lyrico... Read more of this article
Court: Jeffrey Bevan Sentenced To Seven Years
A Welsh Court has sentenced Jeffrey Bevan to 7 years and 4 months in prison after he was convicted of laundering £1.3 million [$1.8], and local officials confirm that confiscation proceedings have started in order to recover the funds stolen from the Bermuda Government. Mr Bevan, an accountant from Wales, was employed as Payments Manager for the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Crew Member Sues Following Murder Photos
Princess Cruises has filed a motion to dismiss and compel arbitration in Bermuda after photographer Jean Luc Van Wyk filed legal action in California seeking damages for emotional distress after being told to photograph a murder scene onboard the Bermuda-registered Emerald Princess cruise ship. Murder On Cruise Ship The Emerald Princess left Seattle... Read more of this article
Bermuda Marathon Champion Killed In Kenya
Kenyan police have launched a murder probe after Richard Tirop Kessio — – a three time Bermuda Marathon Champion — and his friend were killed, according to a report from Citizen Digital. The story said, “Police in Eldoret have launched a murder probe after Richard Tirop Kessio – a road running specialist – and his friend were killed... Read more of this article
History: Spy’s Life Included Time In Bermuda
A man who was once imprisoned in Bermuda went on to live an incredibly colourful life filled with drama, danger, and high adventure. Initially brought to Bermuda as a Boer prisoner after escaping from prison in Portugal, he ended up becoming a spy, faking his own death at the hands Amazonian natives, and escaping from another prison after pretending... Read more of this article
