ORIN Alphonso, a resident of Port Kaituma in Region One, is set to face a judge and jury on a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Orin Boyal.
Boyal was killed on October 21, 2022, at Eight Miles, Backdam, in the North West District. Alphonso, a 44-year-old father of five, is accused of killing Boyal following an altercation at his camp/shop.

The incident occurred around 15:00 hrs when Boyal, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, argued with Alphonso at the camp/shop.
Witnesses reported that Boyal had visited the shop to collect change owed to him by Alphonso’s shop assistant. During this visit, an argument ensued, and Alphonso allegedly struck Boyal on his side with a piece of wood.

Boyal fled the scene but was found motionless at his camp the following day. A post-mortem examination revealed that Boyal died from a ruptured spleen compounded by blunt force trauma.
Alphonso subsequently turned himself into the police and was charged with murder.

Following a preliminary inquiry at the Port Kaituma Magistrate’s Court, Magistrate Dylon Bess ruled that the evidence was insufficient for a murder charge but determined that a prima facie case for the lesser offence of manslaughter had been established.

As a result, Alphonso was committed to stand trial at the next practicable session of the Essequibo Criminal Assizes.
Pending the trial, Alphonso was released on $300,000 bail and is required to report to the Turkeyen Police Station once every month. This accused is being represented by Attorney-at-law Bernard Da Silva.