SEON Christie, who was found guilty earlier of unlawfully wounding his ex-wife, received an 11-year prison sentence from Justice Jo Ann Barlow of the Berbice High Court.
The 42-year-old man was initially charged with attempting to murder Shanaz Mohamed, 31. However, 12 jurors unanimously found him guilty of the lesser charge.

During his sentencing hearing on Wednesday last, the offender apologised, but maintained his innocence, claiming that his ex-partner had lied to the police. He proclaimed that he would leave her in the hands of God. Justice Barlow considered the fact that domestic violence events are much too widespread in society while deciding on a suitable sentence.

She also noted the victim’s testimony, which said that the injuries she got during the incident continue to give her pain and nightmares.
Christie must be credited for the time he spent on remand.

To aid this offender’s rehabilitation and reintegration into society, Judge Barlow ordered that he attend skills training on a topic of his choosing, as well as counselling sessions specifically designed for people convicted of domestic violence offences.
Attorney-at-Law, Kevin Morgan, defended Christie.

The Prosecution’s case was presented by State Counsel, Muntaz Ali.
Christie and Mohamed lived together at Fort Ordinance, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), for two years, according to court records.

However, according to a statement, Mohamed provided to police, their relationship ended in April 2021 due to difficulties caused by Christie’s unemployment.
Christie, she stated, had moved out of their home as a result of the problems. She did, however, reveal that Christie, armed with a knife, ambushed her when she was at home on May 2, 2021.

He was holding a hammer, the woman added. She said Christie stabbed and assaulted her as she was using her phone, saying, “Oh, that’s what you’re doing.”
The woman recalled being knocked unconscious after the incident and waking up at the New Amsterdam Hospital, where she spent a week receiving treatment.

Christie, on the other hand, fled on foot, prompting the police to issue a wanted bulletin. However, in his caution statement, the now-convicted man claimed that he was defending himself and that Mohamed had assaulted him with a knife before he disarmed her and stabbed her.