FOLLOWING a unanimous jury verdict, two men were found guilty of the 2020 murder of Kevin Campbell in Sophia, Greater Georgetown on Thursday.

Kaprese Nobrega, aged 21, and Shay Carter, 29, stood trial for the capital offence before Justice Navindra Singh and a jury of twelve at the Demerara High Court. After careful and thorough deliberation, the jury reached a unanimous verdict of guilty.
Nobrega and Carter, both residents of Sophia, are scheduled for sentencing on December 2, 2024, pending a probation report and statements from the victim’s family.
The tragic incident unfolded on March 21, 2020, after a violent altercation at the Campbell family home. The deadly encounter began when Nobrega clashed with Campbell’s brother, Brandon Smith, at Smith’s residence, resulting in Smith being stabbed twice.
Later that night, Nobrega returned with a group, including Carter, intent on finding Smith.
Instead, they encountered his brother, Kevin Campbell.

In a brutal escalation, Carter reportedly dragged Campbell from the home while Nobrega, with the support of others, launched a vicious assault, repeatedly stabbing Campbell in the chest, face, and leg. Witnesses, including two of Campbell’s relatives, looked on in horror.
Neighbours rushed Campbell to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), but despite medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries a week later. The prosecution, led by attorneys Muntaz Ali and Christopher Belfield, presented a strong case that included Nobrega’s confession and eyewitness testimonies. Defence attorney Ronald Bostwick represented both accused.