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Apr 29, 2017 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News
Thirty-year-old Daniel Rodrigues of Moruca, North West District was yesterday remanded to
prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan after he appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
The accused was not required to plea to the indictable charge which alleged that on March 17 at Moruca, North West District, he murdered Ganga Persaud Changa.
According to reports, Changa was heading to his farm at Koko Island, when he was approached by the accused, who was armed with a cutlass. The man reportedly began assaulting Changa who was dealt multiple chops about his body. His left hand and both feet were severed, reports have indicated that Changa also received wounds to the neck and back.
According to reports, some residents in the community said that Rodrigues was seen wandering in the community weeks prior to the incident and was heard saying that he would kill someone.
The accused was remanded to prison and will make his next court appearance on July 4 at the Acquero Magistrate’s Court.
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