THE retrial of Alexis Turpin, who is accused of killing her reputed husband, commenced on Monday before a 12-member jury and Justice Jo-Ann Barlow at the Demerara High Court.

Turpin has denied killing Sherwin Johnson on July 2, 2017, in Georgetown.

Several witnesses are expected to testify during the trial which will continue on April 20, 2022.

Last year, the accused was first tried for the capital offence before another High Court Judge. However, the 12-member jury could not arrive at a verdict and a retrial was ordered.

According to reports, Turpin has a child with Johnson, and the three had lived together in Lodge.

On July 2, 2017, Johnson reportedly went home early from work and caught Turpin “red-handed” in bed with her lover.

A confrontation ensued and it is alleged that Turpin and her lover reportedly attacked Johnson and dealt him several lashes about his body. She then allegedly armed herself with a crowbar and stabbed Johnson several times. Johnson was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he later died.