MURDER accused Ryan Bobb-Semple, who allegedly sodomised and murdered nine-year-old Shaquan Gittens, was on Monday ordered by Magistrate Ann McLennan to undergo another psychiatric evaluation.The Prosecutor Nevell Jeffers explained that over two months ago, the Chief Magistrate had ordered the defendant to undergo a psychiatric evaluation after his attorney contended that his client was not competent to stand trial.
Bobb-Semple’s last court appearance was to allow the State’s Psychiatrist, Dr. Bhiro Harry, to present his report on the accused’s mental state. However, according to the Prosecutor, Corporal Bharrat Mangru, the report is not yet ready. The court was again told that the accused had received treatment, but the report was not ready.
The Magistrate ruled in favour of a new report which will be heard on August 4.
The partially decomposed body of Gittens was found in a trench in the South Ruimveldt backlands. According to reports, Bobb-Semple saw the little boy walking at night on Cane View Avenue, South Ruimveldt when he grabbed him. He allegedly dragged him to an uninhabited area where he tied the victim’s hands and sodomised him, while choking him until he passed out. Subsequently, the accused reportedly dumped Gittens into a trench. (Clestine Juan)