NIGEL Thomas, who was on trial for the 2019 murder of South Ruimvedlt man, Kyle Chase was, on Wednesday, acquitted of the crime by a jury.
Thomas formerly of James and Victoria streets, Albouystown was on trial before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Demerara High Court for the capital offence which read that on, December 30, 2019, at Guyhoc Park, Georgetown, he allegedly murdered Chase.
After deliberating for almost two hours, the 12-member jury found Thomas not guilty.

Thomas was represented by attorneys Dexter Todd, Jevon Cox and Donette Anthony, while the State was represented by prosecutors Cicelia Corbin, Simran Gajraj, Rabina Christmas and Madana Rampersaud.
According to reports, Thomas and Chase were known to each other since they were at separate times involved with a certain young lady.

Mansfield added that on the day in question around 23:00 hours, Thomas and two other persons were at the time at the same young lady’s house and an argument erupted which allegedly escalated into a fight which later led to Chase sustaining injuries to his neck and other part of his body with a screwdriver.
He was picked up and rushed to the Davis Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The matter was reported. An investigation was launched and Thomas was arrested and later charged.