THREE accused said to be involved in the septic
tank murder trial have denied giving caution statements to the police.
As a consequence of the objection being made by the defence on the grounds that the statements were not obtained in accordance with the judges’ rules, the presiding judge decided to hold three voir dires in the absence of the jury.
The voir dires, which are being conducted by Judge Roxanne George in the absence of the jury to decide the admissibility of the statements, will soon be known when she delivers her ruling shortly.
The accused Ralph Tyndal also called “Nick,” Anthony De Paul Hope, also called “Papa”, and Kevin O’ Neil are charged with having, between December 27, 2007 and January 6, 2008 in the County of Demerara, murdered Colleen Forrester.
Attorneys-at-Law, Madan Kissoon, Melvin Duke and George Thomas are appearing for Tyndal, Hope and O’Neil respectively.
At the conclusion of the voir dires, the prosecution hopes to call 17 witnesses.
Lead counsel for the prosecution is Miss Diana Kaulesar.
By George Barclay