-also receives 12 years for attempted murder

NIGEL Abrams, a 32-year-old man from Black Water, North West District, Region One (Barima-Waini), was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for the brutal killing of his stepson, 17-year-old Daniel Wilson, on April 17, 2022.

The sentence was handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Demerara High Court. The offender becomes eligible for parole after 20 years.

Initially indicted for the capital offence of murder, Abrams opted to plead guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter. During Thursday’s proceedings, Abrams was represented by Attorney Joshua Benn while Attorney Delon Fraser appeared for the prosecution.

On Monday, Abrams, also known as Nigel Abraham, was given a 12-year jail sentence after pleading guilty to the attempted murder of 19-year-old Ron Moonsammy, which occurred during the same violent incident on April 17, 2022.

Justice Peter Hugh presided over the attempted murder case.

The violent altercation unfolded around 22:00hrs when Abrams, his stepson Wilson, and Wilson’s cousin Moonsammy were drinking together.

A heated argument between Abrams and Wilson escalated into violence. Moonsammy attempted to intervene to protect his cousin but was attacked by Abrams, who stabbed him in the chest, critically injuring him. Tragically, Wilson was killed during the confrontation.
Moonsammy was initially treated at the Mabaruma Public Hospital before being transferred in critical condition to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where he received life-saving treatment.

In addition to the life sentence, Justice Kissoon ordered Abrams to participate in educational programmes to support his rehabilitation during incarceration.

The judge also instructed that he be enrolled in behaviour change programmes.