AFTER almost one month of investigation, the police are yet to complete the file and ballistics report for the gun that was allegedly used to kill transgender sex worker, Nephi Noel Luther.Ron ‘Andel’ Forde, 37, of Lot 31 Rahaman’s Park, East Bank Demerara, had been arraigned for the incident before City Magistrate Ann McLennan in August.

He was not required to plead to the charge, which alleged that on July 22, at Carmichael and Quamina Streets in Georgetown, he murdered 20-year-old Luther.

Forde made his second appearance on Monday before City Magistrate Ann McLennan, and was told of the incomplete police file and the outstanding report. He was further remanded, and his matter has been adjourned until September 18.

Forde was arrested after wanted bulletins had been issued for two suspects in connection with the shooting death of the transgender sex worker, Luther.

The other suspect in Luther’s murder, Kanand Ojha, remains at large.

Luther, of Lot ZZ Durban Street, Wortmanville, was gunned down by one of two men on July 22, 2015 at around 02:35hrs, while plying his trade in the downtown area of Carmichael Street in Georgetown. He was shot once in the chest when confronted by the duo during an argument over a paid transaction.

Reports are that a male client had earlier visited the transgender sex worker for a paid sexual encounter, but was apparently not satisfied with the service and had returned to Luther.

Dissatisfied with Luther’s response, the client returned with another man, who reportedly shot Luther dead before fleeing the scene in a Sports Utility Vehicle. Luther was conveyed to the GPH where he was pronounced dead on arrival.