A 12-MEMBER jury was empanelled Thursday before Justice Jo-Ann Barlow for the April 27, 2014 murder of Mabura businessman, Colin McLean, who was reportedly bludgeoned to death after a row with pork-knocker, Jahryl Reid.The accused, Reid is being represented by Defence Counsel, Mandan Kissoon, while the State is being led by Siand Dhurjon and Shawnette Austin. It is alleged that Reid, a father of one of Tuschen Sideline, East Bank Essequibo murdered McLean, 52, on April 27, 2014 at Mabura, Upper Demerara River.

It was reported that on the day in question McLean and Reid had an exchange of words after which Reid dealt the businessman several lashes to the head with a piece of wood. McLean was rushed to the Mackenzie Hospital Complex, where he died. A post-mortem examination revealed that McLean died as a result of blunt trauma to the head.

McLean, called ‘Archie,’ was killed at his place of business, a shop which is located close to the Mabura Police Outpost. The case continues today when several witnesses are expected to testify.