Haslington man goes on trial for brother-in- law’s murder

Oct 13, 2020 News

Kaieteur News – A mixed 12-member jury has been selected to serve in the murder trial of Les Charles Critchlow.

Les Charles Critchlow at his initial arraignment at the Magistrate’s Court

Critchlow, 65 called “Uncle Les”, of Haslington, East Coast Demerara stands indicted before High Court Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry for the May 12, 2016 murder of his brother-in-law Terence Adams called “Uncle Terry” or “Sleepy”.
The accused who is currently incarcerated at the Lusignan Prison joined yesterday’s court proceeding via zoom. He pleaded not guilty to the offence which was read to him in an open hearing. He will be represented by attorney-at-law Maxwell Mc Kay.
According to previous reports on the matter, the murder stemmed from a dispute, which the accused had with his daughter. During his initial appearance at the Magistrates’ Court, Critchlow reportedly told the Magistrate that he was involved in a family dispute, which turned violent. He claimed that he was wounded in a bid to defend himself against his attacker.
The man also claimed that after the fracas, he was arrested but was not allowed to seek medical attention for the injuries, which he sustained to his head and other parts of his parts of his body.
State counsel, Tiffany Lyken and Nafeeza Baig are expected to call at least eight witnesses to take the stand in the trial scheduled to commence on October 19, 2020. This is the first time that the case is being heard in the Demerara Criminal Assizes.

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