THE trial of murder accused, Les Charles Critchlow commenced on Monday with the testimony of six witnesses.
Critchlow, 64, formerly of Haslington, East Coast Demerara, had pleaded not guilty to stabbing his brother-in-law, Terrence Adams, called “Uncle Terry” or “Sleepy”, to death on May 12, 2016 during an argument. The murder occurred at Haslington.

Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry is presiding over the High Court trial, while the accused is being represented by Attorney-at-Law Max McKay. Posecutors Tiffani Lyken and Nafeeza Baig entered an appearance on behalf of the State.

The trial commenced with the testimony of the victim’s sons, Orin and Terrence Adams, followed by his widow, Christine Pierson. Adams’ brother, Leyland, and sister, Janis Nelson also took the witness stand. The hearing concluded with the testimony of a police witness.
The trial will continue on Wednesday.

According to reports, Adams, 56, of North Haslington, was found around 20:15 hrs on the day in question on the roadway in the village with stab wounds about his body.
He had been stabbed to the left and right side of his chest, and his neck was partially slashed. He was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC), where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The incident reportedly stemmed from a derogatory remark he’d made about Critchlow, which subsequently developed into a heated argument. Adams had reportedly told Critchlow, “You don’t even wuk no more, and can’t maintain my sister.” This is what reportedly caused Critchlow to fly into a rage and repeatedly stab him.