THE trial into the murder of Brazilian gold miner, Nandinho De Costa Souza, who was found with his throat slit in his Fish Creek, Cuyuni River camp in 2016, is expected to commence soon, before Justice Gino Persaud, at the Essequibo High Court.
Phillip Williams and Fidel Williams on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to the offence which alleged that, on February 9, 2016, at Fish Creek, they murdered Souza. A 12-member jury is expected to hear the case. The brothers are currently on remand.
According to reports, Sousa, called “Vandam” of Boa Vista, Brazil, was found with his throat slit in his mining camp.
The body was found next to a sluice box, and a quantity of gold was missing. The victim, who reportedly owned two land dredges, was reportedly last seen washing down the sluice box with one of the men suspected of killing him.