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Trial starts for C’tyne duo charged with teen’s murder
The trial of 39-year-old Dhanraj Persaud called ‘Chris’ and 32-year-old Yogeshwar Dhaniram called ‘Sham’, ‘Shem’ and ‘Jo Jo,’ both of Number 70 Village, began yesterday in the Berbice High Court.
The two men are accused of killing 17-year-old Sasenarine Persaud of Number 70 Village on April 29, 2012.
The men are on trial before Justice Brassington Reynolds and a mixed jury. The state’s case is being presented by Judith Gildharie-Mursaline.
Representing Yogeshwar Dhaniram is Kim Kyte-John while appearing for Dhanraj Persaud is Raymond Alli.
However when the matter was called and after the indictment was read and the jury was sworn the matter was adjourned to February 11 for continuation.
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