Lusignan Massacre trial...Pathologist, relatives take the stand

Lusignan Massacre trial…Pathologist, relatives take the stand

Jul 27, 2013 News

Government Pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh testified yesterday that due to the severity of the injuries sustained by the 11 persons who were killed at Lusignan East Coast Demerara, on January 26, 2008, death would have been instantaneous.
Dr. Singh was the person who conducted the post mortem examination on the 11 bodies.
Mark Royden Williams, called ‘Smallie’ and James Anthony Hyles, known as ‘Sally’ are facing murder charges. The two are being represented by attorneys Roger Yearwood and Nigel Hughes respectively.
According to Dr. Singh none of the bodies had gunshot residue, which could mean that the perpetrators were at least five feet away. The doctor stated that all of the bodies had multiple gunshot injuries. Both lawyers declined cross examination.
Parmanand Sidwah was the next witness called. Sidwah testified that he was present at the Georgetown Public Hospital to identify the bodies of Clarence Thomas, Vanessa Thomas and Ron Thomas.
He said that after the post mortem was completed the bodies were handed over to him.
Kassim Khan, another witness, said that he identified the body of his nephew, Shazim Mohamed. The body was later handed over to him. Rajkumar Harrilall, said that he had identified the bodies of his wife Mohandai Goordat, and his two sons Seegopaul and Seegobin Harrilall on January 31, 2008 at the Georgetown Public Hospital Mortuary.
After Harrilall’s testimony, Senior Prosecutor Judith Gildhaire- Mursalin closed her case. The two defendants through their lawyers are expected to lead their defence on Monday.
Roger Yearwood is expected to bring two witnesses and Nigel Hughes will bring one.
The matter will continue on Monday morning.

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