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Jury Selected: Yankee Rawlins Murder Trial
This morning [May 23] in Supreme Court, the trial of David Cox started to get underway, with the jury being selected. 31-year-old David Cox, of Club Road, Smiths, is accused of killing Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. He denies the charges. On August 9th 2010, 47-year-old Mr Rawlins was gunned down in the entrance of Spinning Wheel nightclub. Mr... Read more of this article
David Cox Denies Murder of Yankee Rawlins
This morning [Dec 1] during the monthly arraignment sessions in Supreme Court 31-year-old David Jahwell Cox of Club Road, Smiths denied the premeditated murder of Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. He also denied charges of possessing a firearm and using a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. He was remanded in custody and will go on... Read more of this article
David Cox Charged In Yankee Rawlins Murder
This morning [Aug 25] under heavy security 31-year-old David Jahwell Cox of Club Road, Smiths was charged in Magistrates Court for the premeditated murder of Troy “Yankee” Rawlins. Over 20 Police officers could be seen surrounding various areas of the court, armed with various guns and tasers. The Police blocked off part of Reid Street... Read more of this article
Heavy Security As Yankee Rawlins Laid To Rest
Heavy security could be seen as mourners gathered to pay their final respects to 47-year-old Troy “Yankee” Rawlins, who was laid to rest today [Aug 13]. Mr Rawlins, a well known figure on the Court Street scene, was murdered a few days ago while standing in the entrance of the Spinning Wheel nightclub on Court Street. Approximately 15 uniformed... Read more of this article
Media Gag Issued On Suspect in Court
ZBM has reported there has been a “media gag” issued on reporting various aspects of an individual who was today [Aug 12] brought into court under a veil of secrecy. The individual was brought into Court surrounded by Police under extremely high levels of security with their identity carefully covered. The judge’s ruling effectively bars... Read more of this article
Man Arrested At Airport: Murder Charges
A 21-year-old Pembroke man was arrested at the L.F. Wade International Airport by detectives from the Serious Crime Unit at 8pm last night [Aug 11] in connection with both murder and attempted murder charges. The suspect was arrested in connection with the murder of well known Court Street figure Troy “Yankee” Rawlins during the early morning... Read more of this article
Arrest Made In Yankee Rawlins Murder
[Updated] An arrest has been made in relation to the shooting death at Spinning Wheel Nightclub on Court Street of 47-year-old Troy “Yankee” Rawlins, who was pronounced dead at 1am today [Aug 9] after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield [below right] and Chief Inspector Nick Pedro [below left]... Read more of this article
Murder Victim: Troy “Yankee” Rawlins
The murder victim from this morning [Aug 9] has been named as Raymond Troy Rawlins, better known as “Yankee”. In what can only be described as a horrific start to the week, this morning saw 2 shootings in less than a 30 minute timeframe, as minutes before Mr Rawlins was fatally shot, a 21-year-old man was shot in the area of the Devonshire... Read more of this article
Eyewitness Report: Murder at Spinning Wheel
[Updated] [Bernews has spoken with eyewitnesses to the shooting murder that occurred just after midnight this morning [Aug 9]. They tell us that shortly after midnight a small light-coloured car with its licence plate appearing to be blacked out drove up to Spinning Wheel, and two men hopped out. They said that one appeared to be wearing some form of... Read more of this article
Two Shootings Tonight: One Murder
[Updated] Bernews understands there was a shooting on Court Street approximately one hour ago. It appears that one person was shot, and has been rushed to King Edward Memorial Hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time, however we will update with further information as it becomes available through the night. Update 2:15am: The Court... Read more of this article
