ERISA John, a 30-year-old miner from Casey Creek, Baramita, was arrested on December 1, 2024, and charged with the murder of Deon Thomas.
John appeared via Zoom at the Port Kaituma Magistrate’s Court before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty, where the charge was formally read to him. He was not required to enter a plea and was subsequently remanded to prison.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for February 5, 2025, to address statements related to the case.