Latest update February 3rd, 2026 12:40 AM
Latest News
Labourer charged with attempted murder
A man whom the court heard was on the run for two years after chopping a man to his back, was yesterday charged with attempted murder.
The man, John Ray, 29, of 3076 North Ruimveldt, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
Charged John Ray
The unrepresented man was not required to plead to the indictable charge which alleged that on October 9, 2017 at Honey Camp Backdam in the Mazaruni River, with intent to commit murder, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Devon Sheppard.
Facts presented by Police Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield stated that on the day in question, Ray and Sheppard had a misunderstanding which ended into a scuffle.
The court heard later that day, Ray who was armed with a cutlass, met the victim at a bar at Honey Backdam and chopped him to the right side of his head causing him to receive a fracture skull. He then dealt the victim a chop to his back.
Sheppard was then rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where he was admitted.
The Prosecutor told the court immediately after the incident, Ray fled the area and it was only on February 16, 2018, the victim saw him in Georgetown and alerted the police.
The Prosecutor opposed to bail being granted to Ray on the grounds of the serious nature of the offence.
The prosecutor added that the actions of the defendant suggest that he will abscond trial.
The Magistrate after listening to the Prosecutor facts remanded Ray to prison on the grounds that he is a flight risk.
She instructed him to make his next court appearance on February 28 at the Bartica Magistrates’ Courts.
Discover more from Kaieteur News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.