A 12-member jury at the Demerara High Court on Tuesday found 28-year-old Kisa Halley not guilty of manslaughter in the death of her abusive husband. The woman, formerly of Swan, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, had been on trial for the crime before Justice Peter Hugh.
The charge stated that she unlawfully killed Dailson Halley, 30, on July 29, 2017. State Counsel Mikel Puran represented the prosecution, while attorney Damien DaSilva led the defence.

DaSilva made a no-case submission, arguing that the prosecution’s evidence, even at its strongest, could not support a conviction. He further contended that the prosecution failed to disprove the possibility that Halley had acted in self-defence on the fatal day.
The prosecution’s case was heavily reliant on the testimony of an eyewitness and a caution statement made by Lisa Halley following the incident.
Despite several witnesses being called, Justice Hugh accepted the defence’s no-case submission and directed the jury to return a formal, not-guilty verdict. With the court’s ruling, Lisa Halley has been cleared of the manslaughter charge and is now free.

Reports indicate that the man was killed at Lot 30 Queen Street, Kitty, Georgetown.
According to reports, the couple, who shared two children, had a troubled relationship, with Lisa Halley frequently enduring abuse. It was alleged that Dailson Halley had forced his wife into prostitution and confiscated her earnings.
On the night of the fatal incident, during an argument, Dailson Halley reportedly threatened his wife with a knife. Lisa Halley managed to grab the weapon and used it to stab him.
He later succumbed to his injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).