Hashtag: #MurderVictimTributes
Hundreds Gather Outside Belvin’s For Vigil
[Updated] Three days after a brutal double murder took place inside the establishment, people gathered outside Belvin’s on Happy Valley Road for a vigil held in memory of Haile “Star Child” Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert. On Wednesday evening the two men were chased into Belvin’s and gunned down. Their deaths marked the first murders... Read more of this article
Vigil To Be Held In Memory Of Murder Victims
On Saturday evening [Jan 26] there will be a Candlelight Vigil for Haile “Starr Child” Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert at the Belvin’s Store on Happy Valley. The Vigil will start at 7pm, and everyone is invited to attend. The two men were gunned down at Belvin’s on Wednesday night, after being chased into the store by a gunman... Read more of this article
Video: Cross Dedicated To Malcolm Outerbridge
Family and friends joined the parents of murder victim Malcolm Outerbridge today [Nov 3] to dedicate a cross to the memory of their son. The cross was erected by Malcolm Outerbridge Sr. on the Bulkhead Drive, Khyber Pass, Warwick site where young Malcolm’s life was taken one year ago. Ant Pettit, Priest in charge at St Pauls Anglican Church, spoke... Read more of this article
Video: Garden Dedicated To Murder Victim
Yesterday [June 21] a garden at the Arboretum in Devonshire was dedicated to the memory of 18-year-old Malcom Outerbridge, who was murdered last year. The young Bermudian previously worked with the Parks Department, and was killed just weeks after he returned to the island from a Raleigh International expedition to Borneo. Public Works Minister Michael... 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: “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
‘Malcolm Is Smiling Down On Us’
Kaywell Outerbridge said her son was smiling down as family and friends gathered yesterday [Jan.6] to pay tribute to 18-year-old Malcom Outerbridge, who was murdered in October of last year. A memorial tree planting ceremony to honour Malcolm’s memory was held at the Arboretum in Devonshire. And an ornamental garden in the park has been named... Read more of this article
Video: Tribute To Victims Of Violence
Bermuda singer Mona Li$a has released hip hop requiem to all the victims of gun violence on the island. Earlier this year Mona Li$a, aka Simona Eversley, recorded “Island Not The Same” after her cousin Jahmiko Leshore was shot multiple times in Devonshore, sustaining mortal wounds. His girlfriend was pregnant at the time, and gave birth... Read more of this article
Video Tribute To Malcolm Outerbridge
During last week’s funeral for 18-year-old murder victim Malcolm Outerbridge, Raleigh Bermuda paid tribute to the young Bermudian who had just returned to the island from an expedition to Borneo in September. Founded in 2004, Raleigh International Bermuda uses overseas expeditions, local training and ongoing training to challenge young Bermudians... Read more of this article
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
ISL Retire Randy Robinson’s Jersey
Prior to the beginning of the ISL quadruple header this past weekend [June 18] there was a moment of silence in honour of ISL player Randy Robinson, who was fatally shot on March 31st on Border Lane in Devonshire. The 22-year-old footballer, who also played for the Devonshire Cougars and North Village, also participated in the ISL. The ISL announcer... Read more of this article
Videos: ‘Mothers Against Senseless Killings’
The “Mothers Against Senseless Killings” event was held yesterday [May 28] at the Smith’s Parish Community Field in Devil’s Hole. The event featured musical performances by a visiting Texan Christian group, prayer, a fun castle for children, an impromptu football game, refreshments as well as speeches critical of homosexuality. The... Read more of this article