Sandy goes on trial for allegedly murdering girlfriend
Former Guyana Defence Force captain Orwain Sandy
Former Guyana Defence Force captain Orwain Sandy

Former Guyana Defence Force Captain, Orwain Sandy was on Tuesday committed to stand trial at the High Court for the murder of his reputed wife, Reona Payne.

Sandy allegedly shot and killed the woman back in March this year. The preliminary inquiry (PI) into the matter came to an end at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court when Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman found sufficient evidence for Sandy to be tried at the High Court before a judge and jury.

Former Guyana Defence Force captain Orwain Sandy

During the PI evidence was led by Police Prosecutor, Corporal Shawn Gonsalves and Sandy was represented by attorney James Bond. At the end of the case, Bond congratulated Magistrate Latchman for the speedy hearing which enabled them to complete the PI. Sandy remained composed and did not show any emotion while in the courtroom.

Sandy, who served as Special Assistant to the Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, will remain on remand. According to reports, Sandy, after allegedly committing the act, surrendered to police at the Ruimveldt Police Station on Saturday, March 31. A post-mortem report revealed that Payne died from 14 gunshot wounds to her body–13 to her chest and one to the head.

The police had confirmed that Sandy used his service firearm during the shooting.

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