Logger gets life imprisonment for 2021 Berbice River killing

Feb 12, 2025 News

Kaieteur News- A 29-year-old logger has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after being found guilty of manslaughter.

Logger gets life imprisonment for 2021 Berbice River killing

Marlon LaRose sentenced to life in prison (Logger gets life imprisonment)

Marlon LaRose was accused of killing Kevin Hercules of Wiruni Village, Berbice River in 2021.

LaRose, from Maria Henrietta, Upper Berbice River’s sentence was handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Demerara High Court on Monday.

The incident took place between September 12 and 13, 2021. Hercules’ body was discovered floating in the Berbice River, showing signs of violence, including facial injuries and a slashed throat.

According to reports, Hercules had been drinking with friends before requesting a ride home. He was last seen boarding a boat, but never arrived at his destination. His lifeless body was recovered on September 14.

LaRose was arrested on September 17, 2021, and initially charged with murder. However, following the trial, the jury found him not guilty of murder but convicted him of manslaughter.

The trial concluded on December 16, 2024, after Justice Kissoon summarized the case for the jury, who then deliberated on their verdict.

Prosecutors A. Ramotar and D. Fraser presented the case, while LaRose’s defense was handled by Attorney R. Bostwick.

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