KIZZIAN BAIRD, 30, a businesswoman, and Junior Richmond, 40, a businessman, were formally charged on Tuesday with the offence of murder in connection with the deaths of Mark Thomas and Wendy James. The alleged double homicide occurred on June 16, 2025, at New Star Backdam in Baramita, located in the North West District.

The accused appeared before His Worship Magistrate Rabindranaught Singh at the Port Kaituma Magistrate’s Court via Zoom.

During the hearing, neither Baird nor Richmond was required to enter a plea. Both defendants were represented by Attorney-at-Law Pamela De Santos.
Following the arraignment, the accused were remanded to prison pending further court proceedings. They are scheduled to return to court on August 14, 2025, when the prosecution is expected to disclose the evidence against them.

The victims, Mark Thomas and Wendy James, were residents of Barama River, Baramita, Region One. Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.