Latest update June 15th, 2026 6:14 PM
Demerara Criminal Assizes open
– jury empanelled for two murder cases
Yesterday marked another opening of the Demerara Criminal Assizes. Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire took the salute and inspected the ceremonial Guard of Honour. Several top ranking police officials were present at yesterday’s parade including Divisional Commander George Vyphuis.
Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire inspecting the Guard of Honour yesterday
As the session opened two separate, mixed juries were empanelled. The first was in connection with the murder trial of Sherwin Barnwell. Barnwell called ‘Reeya’ is accused of murdering Nohar Bahadur, on December 24, 2006 at Friendship EBD. He is being represented by attorney at law Norma Lewis. The matter is before Justice Franklyn Holder, and Prosecutor Diana Kowlessar is appearing for the state.
It is alleged that between December 24 and 25, 2006, at Friendship; EBD, Barnwell murdered Bahadur also known as ‘Bunty’. It was reported that Bahadur, 42, was robbed and beaten to death a few yards away from his home. Police patrolling the area found Bahadur, a Friendship resident, lying dead on the Friendship Public Road. His face had been damaged beyond recognition and his body bore marks of violence.
It was stated that Bahadur had just left a barbeque where he had had an argument with a man and was heading home when two men on a bicycle confronted him. He was robbed of cash among other things and then his assailants inflicted a severe beating on him before fleeing.
A mixed jury was also empanelled in connection with the murder trial of Eon Williams. Williams is accused of murdering Quacy Wilson on April 10, 2007. He is being represented by attorney at law Compton Richardson. Prosecutors Konyo Sandiford and Renita Singh are appearing for the state. The matter is before Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire. Both matters were adjourned for tomorrow.
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