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‘Chico’ sentenced to life for brutal killing of Corentyne pensioner
…must serve 20 years before parole eligibility
(Kaieteur News) – A Hampshire, Corentyne man who admitted to the brutal killing of a 69-year-old businessman during a robbery has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Satish Ramnaris, known as ‘Chico’, 39, appeared before Justice Deborah Kumar at the Berbice High Court on Wednesday, where the sentence was handed down following his earlier guilty plea.
Satish Ramnaris, sentenced to life imprisonment for murder.
Ramnaris confessed to killing Akhbar Sain on October 18, 2023, at Williamsburg, Corentyne. He had pleaded guilty to the charge on February 3, 2026.
The court heard that Ramnaris broke into Sain’s supermarket with the intention of committing a robbery. During the incident, the elderly businessman confronted the intruder in an attempt to defend his property.
Akhbar Sain (deceased)
In response, Ramnaris armed himself with a piece of wood and dealt Sain multiple blows to the head. The attack proved fatal, leaving the pensioner lying motionless in his yard. His body was later discovered by police.
Even after the violent assault, the court was told, Ramnaris proceeded to steal cash from the premises. He was, however, apprehended shortly after while hiding behind a washing machine. The stolen money was recovered.
A post-mortem examination later revealed that Sain died from shock and cerebral haemorrhage, compounded by a fractured skull caused by severe blunt force trauma. The injuries included extensive lacerations to the head and face.
During sentencing, Ramnaris expressed remorse and pleaded for leniency, telling the court he was driven by desperation to provide for his children. He asked to be given a chance to return to them.
Justice Kumar, in delivering her ruling, noted that the accused and the victim were known to each other, a factor that underscored the gravity of the crime.
She highlighted the extreme violence inflicted on the elderly man, pointing to the severity of the head injuries, including skull fractures and exposure of brain matter. The judge also emphasised Sain’s vulnerability due to his age.
Further, the court noted that such crimes instill fear within communities, particularly among small business owners.
While acknowledging Ramnaris’ early guilty plea and expressions of remorse, Justice Kumar ruled that the aggravating factors far outweighed any mitigation.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 20 years to be served before becoming eligible for parole.
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