MARIO Heywood was, on Tuesday, found guilty of three counts of rape committed on a nine-year-old girl and will know his fate on November 22, 2022.

Heywood, 39, of East Ruimveldt, was on trial before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Sexual Offences Court of the Demerara High Court for the rape of a child under 16 years, which occurred on three occasions between October and November, 2018.

After deliberating for two hours, a 12-member jury found Heywood guilty of all three counts.

The State was represented by prosecutors Cicela Corbin, Caressa Henry and Marisa Edwards, while Damien DaSilva was on record for Heywood

According to reports, it is alleged that, during the period mentioned in the charge, the child was left in the care of Heywood. It is alleged that Heywood raped her while her mother was out.

Heywood reportedly threatened to kill the child’s mother if she confided in her relatives.

However, the victim’s mother became aware of what had happened and reported the matter to the police.