THE trial into the murder of Venezuelan, Henry Mendonca, who was killed by his drinking buddy in 2016, is expected to commence today before Justice Gino Persaud at the Essequibo High Court. Toney Rampersaud is alleged to have murdered Mendonca on November 19, 2016, at Eteringbang Landing, Cuyuni River. A 12-member jury will be hearing evidence in the case.
According to a police report, the two, who both reside in Venezuela, came to Guyana and were drinking at Eteringbang Landing, when they had a misunderstanding. It was during the argument that Rampersaud is said to have broken a bottle and stabbed Mendonca twice to his abdomen.
He was taken to San Martin Hospital in Venezuela where he was pronounced dead on arrival.