THIRTY-five-year-old Larry Da Silva, popularly known as “Kill Quick,” has been imprisoned for life for the unlawful killing of Dwane Williams.
The 55-year-old confectionary vendor from Wismar, Linden, Region 10 was discovered dead in 2020 behind a shack in which he had resided alone.
Following Da Silva’s manslaughter conviction, Justice Sandil Kissoon delivered the sentence at the Demerara High Court. The felon must serve 25 years before he becomes eligible for parole.
He also received full credit for the time he spent awaiting trial while on remand.
The trial judge also mandated that Da Silva receive treatment for drug addiction and anger management, as well as vocational training to support his rehabilitation.
Da Silva, a father of one, was put on trial for Williams’ murder before Judge Kissoon and a mixed 12-person jury. The jury did find him guilty of manslaughter, a lesser charge, rather than the capital offence.
Attorneys-at-Law Ronald Bostwick and Kevin Morgan represented the convicted killer throughout his trial, with State Counsel Caressa Henry appeared on behalf of the prosecution.
In the mining town, Williams—also referred to as “Levi” and “Sweetie Man”—sold a variety of candies.
He was discovered dead on November 27, 2020, at his Wismar Housing Scheme residence, according to reports. He was last seen alive on November 26, 2020.
His nephew found him motionless behind the shack and noticed that he had two open wounds on his wrist and throat. After searching the area, a knife was discovered.
Williams was slain between November 26, 2020, at 21:00 hrs and November 27, 2020, at 05:45 hrs, according to the police. He had paid his mother, who lives with his nephew in One Mile, Wismar, a visit on November 26, 2020, reports stated.
After telling them he was going home to cook, he departed the house. The nephew was notified by neighbours on November 27, 2020, that his uncle had been spotted lying behind the structure. Multiple incised wounds resulted in his death; a post-mortem report determined.
