MURDER accused Satnarine Sahadeo, called ‘Boyo’, went on trial yesterday before Justice William Ramlal and a mixed jury.
‘Boyo’ is accused of having on January 22nd, 2005, in the county of Demerara, murdered Vishnu Santie.The prosecution led by State Counsel Miss Natasha Backer said in her opening address to the jury that Santie went home with his car on the said night and when he was going up his stairs he was attacked by a gang of robbers. He was shot to death.
And the trial of Julien Henry and Baldeo Seegobin of West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, for the murder of Ricardo Henriques on November 24, 2008, began yesterday before Justice Navindra Singh and a mixed jury.
The killing is said to have occurred at Middle Street, Georgetown. They are being represented by Attorneys-at-law, Mr. Basil Williams and Mr. George Thomas.
At the trial, Williams for the number two accused, is attempting to destroy an alleged caution statement which the prosecution is claiming the accused had made.
However, Williams is saying that the statement was obtained by oppression and physical violence, and this was not in accordance with the Judges’ Rules.
Prosecutrix Miss Dhanika Singh is appearing for the prosecution in association with Miss Mercedes Thompson.
Both hearings are continuing.
Written By George Barclay