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Fisherman charged with murder of colleague at sea
A fisherman was yesterday charged with murdering his colleague whilst fishing at sea.
Accused: Randolph Williams
Thirty-seven year-old Randolph Williams called ‘Spanish’ of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, appeared yesterday before Magistrate Charlyn Artiga at the Whim Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder. He is accused of killing 23-year-old Deochand ‘Avo’ Sukhlal of Dundee, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara. The incident allegedly occurred on March 17, last, in the vicinity of No.35 village, Corentyne Berbice.
Williams who was unrepresented told the court that he is a father of one and lives with his grandmother and shares a relationship with a woman called Bibi. According to information, Sukhlal was reportedly beaten to death by a crew member and then dumped into the Atlantic Ocean.
Police Prosecutor Sergeant Althea Solomon is presenting the state’s case.
It is unclear what caused the argument between the two fishermen.
Bail was refused and the matter has been transferred to the No.51 Magistrate’s Court for April 15.
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