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‘Chiney Boy’ charged with the murder of his girlfriend’s ex-partner

ByStaff Reporter

Jan 22, 2024
Murder accused Elroy Matthias (Photo: GPF)

A 20-year-old Labourer of Supenaan, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with the murder of Ricardo John, a Labourer of 42 La Belle Alliance, Essequibo Coast, which occurred on January 7th, 2024, at Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast. 

The murder suspect was brought before the Suddie Magistrate’s Court Magistrate, Esther Sam. He was read the charge of Murder, contrary to Common Law, and was not required to plea. 

Bail was refused and he was remanded to prison. The case was adjourned for January 24, at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court. 

It is alleged that John was at a shop in Lima Sands imbibing when Chiney Boy approached him.  

An argument ensued, and the suspect, who was armed with a cutlass, chopped John to his upper body and escaped. 

John was taken to the Suddie Hospital, and succumbed to his injuries shortly after. 

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