Topic: Murder
Commission reviewing rules on benefitting from unlawful deaths
The Law Reform Commission is reviewing a legal principal that prevents a person who has killed another from benefiting financially from the victim's death.
Cayman university student convicted of murdering his uncle
A university student has been found guilty of murdering his uncle in what prosecutors portrayed as the violent end point of a bitter family feud.
Extended life sentence for shooting father in front of 2-year-old daughter
George Orlando Senior was sentenced on Friday, 3 Oct., to life in prison, with no possibility of parole for 34 years and eight months, for fatally shooting a father in front of his 2-year-old daughter.
Wright denies abducting and murdering toddler
Devon Emmanuel Wright Jr. has pleaded not guilty to the murder and abduction of 2-year-old Alissady Powell.
Alissady Powell murder suspect’s case adjourned
Devon Emmanuel Wright Jr., who is accused of killing 2-year-old Alissady Powell in Cayman Brac three years ago, appeared before the Grand Court via video link on Friday.
Conviction upheld for man who killed his own son
Court of Appeal judges have rejected an appeal against conviction by Roger Bush, who is serving a 33-year sentence for killing his son in a "hail of bullets" while in a jealous rage.
Man charged with 2022 murder of toddler
A 33-year-old man will appear in court on Thursday charged in connection with the murder and abduction of a two-year-old girl on Cayman Brac...
Murder investigation launched after fatal West Bay shooting
Police have launched a murder investigation following a fatal shooting on Watercourse Road in West Bay late Monday morning.
Officers were dispatched to the scene...
Life imprisonment for Duffell murderer
Lindsay Kirk Watler has been jailed for life, with no possibility of parole for 30 years, for the 2022 murder of Ian Duffell.
Guilty verdict in Divonte Hernandez murder case
A Grand Court jury on Monday delivered a unanimous guilty verdict against George Orlando Senior for the 2023 murder of Divonte Hernandez.
Murder accused claims he was just the getaway driver
A former drug dealer, on trial for the murder of Divonte Hernandez, has told the Grand Court he unknowingly became the getaway driver for the real killer — a henchman who he only knows as ‘Skippa’.
Woman charged with murder of Lincoln Silburn
A 33-year-old woman arrested following the death of Lincoln Silburn on 23 March has been charged with murder.
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in George Town
Police arrested a 33-year-old woman on suspicion of murder Sunday after a man was killed in the early hours of the morning in George Town.
Murder case witness: ‘Should I keep my mouth shut like everyone else?’
A key witness under cross-examination at the trial over the shooting of East End resident Sven Connor in December 2023 asked a court Friday if they should have given evidence or remained silent over what they had witnessed on the night of the murder.
Prosecution: Murder victim died in ‘hail of gunfire’ in own home
A Grand Court jury heard Wednesday that Sven Connor, who was killed on 7 Dec. 2023, died in a "hail of gunfire" inside his home in East End after four men conspired to murder him.
Police name suspect in Bronze Road murder
Newlands resident Romario Davis has been identified as a suspect in the shooting death of father of two Jason Johnson and the police are appealing for information to locate him.
Family pleads for answers after father-of-two shot to death
Since Jason Johnson's shooting death on Sunday night outside his Bronze Road home there has been one question tormenting his family members: "Why him?"
Friends shocked by Bronze Road killing, lament loss of ‘good person’
When news of Sunday's fatal shooting spread in the community, George Town resident Omar Morgan said he was stunned to learn that the man who had been killed was his friend Jason Johnson.
Man convicted of Globe Bar double murder
Wayne Alphonso Bellafonte Jr., 33, has been found guilty of two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.
Frustrated residents address safety and housing issues after fatal stabbing
Windsor Park residents vocalised their frustrations with tenement yards and 'slum living', traffic woes and a never-ending fight against illegal parking to senior police...
Man in custody over Sunday morning knife killing
One man has been killed in stabbing incident in George Town on Sunday morning, police have confirmed.
Murder trial continues with 11-member jury after juror dies in accident
The murder trial of Bryan Roy Welcome continued Tuesday with just 11 jurors after one jury member died in an accident over the weekend.
Police charge man with accessory to September murder
Police have formally charged a 23-year-old Bodden Town man in relation to the murder of Divonte Hernandez last year.
Murder trial paused to accommodate juror
A scheduling conflict with a juror has resulted in a two-week delay in the ongoing murder trial of Bryan Roy Welcome, who is accused of driving over and killing his former customer.
Murder suspect says he struck victim with car in self-defence
A man accused of driving over and killing his former client during a violent confrontation has told a Grand Court jury that he was in fear for his life, and was trying to escape his aggressor at the time of the collision.
Murder trial to begin over man fatally struck by SUV
A 14 member jury panel has been selected for the murder trail of Bryan Roy Welcome, who is accused of driving over and killing his informal business partner during a heated dispute over a grocery business.
Man sentenced to 13 years in stabbing case
Recurring nightmares from an early morning barroom brawl that left one man dead and another man with serious injuries, were all matters taken into consideration by a Grand Court judge when handing down a 13-year sentence to one of the attackers.
Cayman-registered Del Monte says it’s not liable for Kenyan plantation violence
Facing a civil lawsuit over killings allegedly carried out by its security staff at a pineapple plantation near Nairobi, food company Fresh Del Monte is claiming it cannot be sued in Kenya because it is registered in the Cayman Islands.
Trial of men accused in Sven Connor murder moved to September
The murder trial of two men accused of shooting Sven Connor multiple times in his East End home in December has been delayed due to the unavailability of a key prosecution witness.
Cayman’s rising threat of gun crime
The shooting at the Ed Bush Stadium has left many asking the question, "What's become of Cayman? When did it get this unsafe?"
Murder suspects deny killing Sven Connor
Roland Welcome and Antascio Rankine have both denied any involvement in the killing of Sven Conor, who was gunned down in his East End home two months ago.
Murderer sentenced to 31 years for stabbing death
Shaun Antonio Jackson has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for murdering Randy Kelsey Robinson during an early morning brawl at the Carib Café in George Town in May last year.
Man faces second trial for same murder charge
A man accused of shooting his friend over a $175 debt is on trial for the killing for the second time, after his first trial ended in a hung jury.
Police seek witnesses in Travis Ebanks murder case
Police say no arrests have been made in the shooting death of Travis Ebanks, who was killed on 21 Jan. in West Bay.
Men charged with murder of Sven Connor
Anstascio Rankine and Rolan Welcome Jr. have both been charged in relation to the murder of Sven Connor, and have been remanded into custody.
Man shot dead in West Bay
A murder investigation has been launched following an early morning shooting in West Bay that claimed the life of one man.
Appeals court shortens murder sentence
The Court of Appeal has reduced a 35-year prison sentence for convicted murder, William Ian Rivers who publicly executed his neighbor, Mark ‘Hubba’ Seymour, while in a state of jealous paranoia.
Year in review: Robberies, murders and guns
For a second year in a row, a sustained rise in armed robberies spread through Cayman, frustrating business owners and residents alike.
Murder suspect jailed for unrelated charge
A man arrested in connection with the murder of Sven Connor has been remanded into custody after it was discovered he violated the terms of an earlier suspended prison sentence for a charge of burglary.
Jury returns mixed verdicts in murder trial
A Grand Court jury on Wednesday returned a guilty verdict on one of three men accused of murdering Randy Kelsey Robinson who died in May this year after being stabbed.
Suspect arrested in Sven Connor’s murder
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for the killing of East End resident Sven Connor.
Murder trial draws to a close for trio accused in Robinson stabbing
All evidence has concluded in the weeks-long murder trial of three men accused in the stabbing death of Randy Robinson, and now the jury are days away from commencing their deliberations.
Man charged with 2022 West Bay murder
A 54-year-old man from Bodden Town has been charged with the 2022 murder of George Ian Duffell in West Bay.
Murder suspect denies killing young father
A man accused of shooting dead Divonte Hernandez in a broad daylight has denied any participation in the killing.
Murder-trial witness recalls fighting for his life
A witness recalled the moment he lashed out in fear and began fighting for his life in a crowded bar, after he was threatened by an unknown man armed with a large knife.
Convicted murderers renew fight to come home
Two convicted murderers who were transferred to the UK's most secure prison have renewed their fight to be returned to Cayman, on the grounds that their human rights have been and continue to be breached.
Jamaican murder suspect caught in Cayman
A man wanted in Jamaica on suspicion of murder was located in Cayman this week.
Jury finds men in gambling den killing guilty of manslaughter
A Grand Court jury has found Justin Kyle Jackson and Eric Brian Williams-Soto both guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of a retired prison officer in a botched robbery of a gambling shop last year.
Jury begins deliberation in murder trial
After deliberating for more than five hours on Wednesday 1 Nov., without arriving at s majority verdict the jury, in the murder trial of retired prison officer Harry Elliott Jr., were released for the day.
Murder trial wraps up with final plea of innocence
Attorneys representing two men accused of the murder of retired prison officer Harry Elliott Jr., have called on the jury to set aside the prosecution's case in favour of "an alternative version of events".
Prosecution calls for guilty verdicts in murder case
The prosecution has called on the jury to return guilty verdicts on charges of murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm against two men accused of killing retired prison officer Harry Elliot Jr, who died in a "robbery gone wrong".
Jury tours scene where prison officer Harry Elliott murdered
A Grand Court jury of six men and six women took turns touring a shopping complex on School Road, George Town, as a police witness guided them through the events that ended in the shooting death of retired prison officer Harry Elliott Jr.
Another man charged in Hernandez murder case
Police have charged a third suspect in connection with the murder of Divonte Hernandez, who was shot dead in George Town late last month.
Murder suspect George Senior arrested
George Orlando Senior has been arrested in connection with the murder of Divonte Alejandro Hernandez, who was shot dead in broad daylight last month.
One year on cops seek witnesses in Ian Duffell murder
One year after the murder of Ian Duffell, and with two men arrested but not charged, police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation..
Suspects in Hernandez murder appear before court
Two men arrested in connection with the murder of Divonte Hernandez made separate appearances before different courts on Friday morning.
Two murder suspects arrested, search continues for a third
A second man has been arrested in relation to the murder of Divonte Hernandez, while police continue to search for the third suspect who they say is armed and dangerous.
Up to $50K reward offered for help to find murder suspect
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered by Cayman Crime Stopper to any member of the public who can provide information that will lead to the arrest, charge or conviction of George Orlando Senior, who is wanted in connection with the murder of Divonte Hernandez.
One man arrested for murder of Divonte Hernandez
A man suspected of murdering Divonte Hernandez has been arrested by police and remains in custody, as officers continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Distraught dad of murder victim: ‘I just want my son back’
“My son was mercilessly murdered like an animal in the street… right now I want justice and that could cause more bloodshed and somebody else’s child dying, but that won’t bring back my son,” said Luis Hernandez as he fought back tears.
Murder victim named as Divonte Alejandro Hernandez
Police have identified the victim of Friday's daytime murder as 25-year-old Divonte Alejandro Hernandez from George Town.
Bodden Town murder retrial set for January
James Javon Dixon who pleaded not guilty to shooting dead his friend outside a Bodden Town convenience store will face court again for a retrial on 23 Jan., 2024.
Murder suspects deny killing Randy Robinson
Three men accused of stabbing to death Randy Kelsey Robinson in May this year have all denied the killing.
Man denies murder charge in ‘road rage’ killing
Bryan Welcome of George Town has entered a not guilty plea to a single charge of murder in relation to the death of Omar Ryan.
Guilty cop was messenger for murderous ‘West Bay God’
"Why would a police officer have stored in his phone the number of a known criminal who was widely regarded as the God of West Bay? Better still, why would he then refer to him in text messages as 'family'?"
Family, friends mourn man killed in road-rage incident
“No one deserves this kind of death, and definitely not someone like him," repeated mourners at the candlelight vigil for Omar Ryan.
Road-rage murder suspect appears in court; victim named
A single charge of murder against Bryan Welcome has been sent to the Grand Court, where he must appear next week.
Suspect charged with murder over road rage death
A George Town man accused of killing another man by hitting him with his SUV remains in custody as a murder inquiry continues.
Murder inquiry launched after suspected road rage killing
A 41-year-old man remains in police custody after a verbal dispute escalated and ended with him allegedly murdering another man by running him over with his SUV.
Second mystery gun for hire discovered in the community
The same 'community gun' has been used by a number of different criminals in multiple offences in Grand Cayman, including the murder of former prison officer Harry Elliott, the Grand Court heard Friday.
Former police officer denies breach of trust charges
A former auxiliary police officer, charged with obstructing the course of justice, denied intimidating a witness in a murder investigation when he took the stand in his own defence this week.
Witness says former cop and convicted murderer were associates
The prosecution continues to mount its case against former auxiliary constable Courtney Levy, who they say breached the public’s trust in an attempt to obstruct justice to protect his alleged associate, Roger Bush, who has since been convicted of murder.
