Accused in Robb Street murder get paper committal

Nov 27, 2012 News

After continued back and forth about the pre-trial hearing for the four men accused of murdering 72-year-old Clementine Fiedtkou-Parris, Magistrate Sueanna Lovell ruled yesterday that Orin Hinds, 35, Cleon Hinds, 34, Kevin October, 29, and Roy Jacobs, 34, will face a Paper Committal.

72-year-old Clementine- Fiedtkou-Parris

The prosecution was ordered to file statements in the matter. The defense which fought feverishly to have the Paper Committal heard was granted its request. The ruling came after prosecutor Neville Jeffers and Defense Lawyer Basil Williams kept bumping heads over which way the pre-trial hearing should go.
The prosecution was adamant that the four accused should face a Preliminary Inquiry (PI) since they contended that enough evidence existed to get a conviction for the accused and several witnesses were available with their testimonies. The defense on the other hand argued that the prosecution was bluffing the court since they were prolonging the justice process by not serving the statements on the accused.
Williams quarreled that his clients had been imprisoned for a long time. He said that the Paper Committal would offer swift justice and the prosecution would be given a chance to present available witnesses.
The Magistrate noted in her ruling that she had conducted a Paper Committal before and she would conduct another. After pursuing the Act and making the necessary checks, she stated that the pre-trail manner could be allowed.
The matter is scheduled to commence on December 17.
The four accused were fingered in the execution-style murder which took place at Lot 42 Robb Street, Georgetown. Allegations are that two of the men went to Parris’s home and requested an audience with the woman. When she emerged, the men reportedly opened gunfire on the woman and reportedly made their escape via a waiting motorcar.
Parris succumbed at the City hospital. The police followed leads that the men were reportedly hired to execute Parris who was at the time engaged in a heated court battle over the property she was occupying.
It is alleged that Parris’s murderers were paid $400,000 to end her life. The police noted that although they believe they have nabbed the alleged murderers, the key players were still being sought. They said other charges were expected for those who reportedly orchestrated the attack on the elderly woman.