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Soesdyke children murder PI… Wife continues to testify

Oct 20, 2012 News

 

Yesterday the Preliminary Inquiry into the John Blanchard murder case continued at the Providence Magistrate’s Court.
The matter is being heard by Magistrate Leslie Sobers. The wife of the accused, Onica Blanchard, took to the witness stand and continued giving her evidence. Mrs. Blanchard was led in her evidence by Police Prosecutor Shellon Daniels.
As the woman was being led, her husband burst into tears in the docks and appeared agitated as the woman started recollecting what transpired on that dreadful night. The police were summoned into the court and asked to separate Blanchard who was handcuffed to another prisoner. Blanchard was then handcuffed to the dock when he became even more agitated as his wife continued her testimony in a very graphic manner.
However because of time, Mrs. Blanchard was asked to continue giving her evidence at a later date. The matter will continue on November 21.
On October 11, 2011, Blanchard was detained for chopping his three young children killing two of the minors, Belika Blanchard and her five-year-old brother Daniel Blanchard, instantly. Six-year-old Joy Blanchard subsequently succumbed to her injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
The family resided at Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, and according to persons, at the time of the incident, the children’s mother had left for the interior. It is alleged that the chopping incident stemmed from a phone conversation Blanchard allegedly had with the woman moments before.
Blanchard, who sold clothing to sustain his family, had reportedly been experiencing difficulty with his companion. The two had allegedly spilt up; with the woman leaving the children behind. It was indicated that Blanchard had sought the support of his younger sister on the night of the incident. She claimed that Blanchard had tried to contact her but was unable to do so.
The death of the children had sparked nationwide interest and outrage. Blanchard was attacked twice while in police custody. He was beaten severely by fellow inmates who sought to teach the alleged “child murderer” a lesson.

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