Topic: Murder
Murder case witness says former police officer intimidated her into silence
A woman told the Grand Court that she was threatened into silence by an auxiliary police constable, days after her stepson was gunned down in a hail of bullets by his own father.
Three murder accused await arraignment
The three men accused of the murder of Randy Kelsey Robinson on Shedden Road in George Town earlier this month appeared in Grand Court on Friday, 26 May, via video link.
Three men charged with murdering Randy Robinson
A charge of murder against Jonathan Woodhouse has been sent to the Grand Court, where he will join co-accused Shawn Jackson and Matthew Glasgow next week.
Third man charged in stabbing death
Police have formally charged a third man in connection with last week's late-night stabbing at a George Town bar that claimed the life of Randy Kelsy Robinson.
Third man arrested in stabbing murder investigation
Police are holding a third man who has been arrested in connection with last week’s fatal stabbing of Randy Kelsey Robinson.
George Town stabbing murder case sent to Grand Court
Sean Jackson has been charged with the stabbing death of Randy Kelsey Robinson, who died following an altercation at a George Town bar last week.
Man stabbed to death in George Town
A 37-year-old George Town man died following a stabbing on Shedden Road early this morning, Friday, 5 May.
One year on, no charges in murder of Crown witness
It has been nearly one year since Caine Demetree Thomas, a former Crown witness, was shot dead in a secluded area along West Bay Road, with no additional arrests and no one charged for his murder.
Nightclub killer’s appeal denied despite PTSD claims
A convicted murderer who shot dead a man in a George Town nightclub in 2009 will not be given the opportunity to appeal his 30-year sentence, the Court of Appeal heard Tuesday, 7 March.
Dixon murder trial ends in hung jury
A 29-year-old man accused of killing a friend in what prosecutors allege was a dispute over a $175 car rental fee faces a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict in his murder trial.
Murder trial pushed back
The murder trial of Wayne Belafonte Jr., who is accused of killing two persons and injuring another during a late night shootout, has been pushed back to give his attorneys more time to become trial ready.
Victim murdered over $175 debt, prosecution claims
The murder trial of Javon James Dixon, who is accused of killing Jovin Omar Fuentes, began on Tuesday with the prosecution setting out that the victim was murdered over an unpaid $175 car-rental fee.
Former auxiliary cop denies intimidating witness
A former auxiliary police constable has denied intimidating a key witness in the murder investigation of Shaquille Bush.
Jury issues delay murder trial
Last-minute challenges with securing jurors in the Grand Court murder trial of Javon James Dixon have delayed the matter by at least a week.
Year in Review: Cayman’s courts
In its ongoing review of 2022, the Cayman Compass revisits some of the notable developments in the local courts, including landmark rulings, contentious cases and historic achievements.
Man jailed for 33 years for murdering son
Roger Devard Bush has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for murdering his son in a "hail of bullets", in an apparent jealous rage brought on by rumours that the young man was having an affair with his father’s partner.
Unserved evidence delays murder and attempted murder trials
Two outstanding pieces of disclosure evidence related to CCTV and DNA results have prevented a North Side man from entering pleas in a double-murder case.
Decade-old shooting of teenager ruled unlawful killing
The Coroner’s Court has ruled that the 2011 shooting death of 18-year-old Jason Christian resulted from an unlawful killing.
Second man charged with murder of retired prison officer
Eric Brian Williams Soto has been charged with the shooting death of retired prison officer Harry Elliott.
Overstayer jailed for using murdered man’s passport
A Jamaican man who overstayed in Cayman for 10 years, and tried to leave the country on a murdered man's passport, has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Murdered West Bay man ‘didn’t deserve to die like that’
Growing up, Melissa Rankine-Seymour always saw her uncle, George Ian Duffell, as indestructible and a man who, despite being dealt a hard hand in life, could survive anything.
Smoking gun: Mystery weapon linked to multiple violent crimes
For more than a decade, police have feverishly scoured Cayman in hope of retrieving a 9mm handgun that has passed through the hands of multiple criminals on all sides of the islands’ gang divide.
Man held over West Bay stabbing
A 42-year-old man was being questioned by police Monday in connection with the fatal stabbing on Ian Duffel in West Bay.
Policeman charged with obstructing justice in murder case
Police have charged a 45-year-old auxiliary constable with obstructing the course of justice in relation to allegedly threatening a witness in a murder case.
Father convicted of killing son in ‘hail of bullets’
Roger Bush has been convicted of murdering his son in a “hail of bullets”, in an apparent jealous rage brought on by rumours that the young man was having an affair with his father’s partner.
‘Vicious’ murder suspect returned to Jamaica
A suspect wanted for multiple murders in Jamaica was handed over to their authorities earlier today, said Customs and Border Control officials.
Jamaica cops seek return of ‘vicious’ gang suspect from Cayman
Anti-gang police are working to bring a suspected triple murderer back from the Cayman Islands to face trial in Jamaica.
Police arrest man wanted for murder in Jamaica, seek 2nd suspect
Police on Friday arrested a 30-year-old man who is wanted for murder in Jamaica.
Murder charge transmitted to Grand Court
A single charge of murder against Javon James Dixon, has been transmitted to the Grand Court where he will next appear on Friday 8 July.
Trial of father accused of murdering son draws to a close
The prosecution has finished its case against Roger Davard Bush, who is accused of gunning down his own son over an alleged love triangle, involving the young man's step-mother.
Witness says ex-boyfriend confessed to murdering his son
The ex-girlfriend of a father accused of murdering his son told the Grand Court he confessed to the crime and told her he did it to teach his son a lesson.
Father on trial for son’s murder
A father murdered his son in a fit of jealous rage because he suspected him of having an affair with his partner, the Grand Court heard on Friday. Roger Bush shot his 24-year-old son, Shaquille, 15 times outside his home in West Bay in November 2019, prosecutors allege.
Justin Jackson denies murder charges
Justin Kyle Jackson has denied murdering retired prison officer Harry Elliott, while entering mixed pleas to gun charges.
Four released on bail as murder investigations continue
The four people who were recently arrested as part of ongoing murder investigations into the deaths of Harry Elliott and Cain Thomas have all been released on bail, a Royal Cayman Islands Police Service spokesperson has confirmed.
Police manhunt approaches fourth day
Justin Kyle Jackson remained on the run almost four days after police began a manhunt for him.
Arrests made in both of this week’s murder cases
Police have arrested two men in relation to Thursday morning's murder of Cain Thomas, and a man and a woman in relation to the fatal shooting of Harry Elliott on Monday.
Former witness in home invasion case shot dead
The man who was shot dead early on Thursday was a crucial witness in a violent home invasion case in 2017.
Retired prison officer named as murder victim
Police have identified Monday’s shooting victim as retired prison officer Harry Elliott, of George Town.
Murder investigation launched after man shot dead
A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a man who was gunned down at a George Town commercial complex.
Slain man was ‘unlawfully killed’
A coroner’s court has ruled that the shooting death of Earl Joseph Hart was an unlawful killing.
‘Toto British’ murdered in Jamaica
Dancehall promoter Ian Ellington, who was well known within the Cayman-Jamaican dancehall community as 'Toto British', was gunned down on Friday, 18 Feb., in his home parish of Clarendon, Jamaica.
Murder trial called off due to lack of evidence
Prosecutors are not proceeding with a case against Ezekiel Carter, who was scheduled to stand trial for murder and attempted murder later this month in relation to a shooting at Vic's Bar, due to a lack of identification evidence.
Caymanian jailed for life for murder in Canada
A Caymanian man living in Canada has been sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of a Hells Angel motorcycle club member.
Ezekiel Carter denies murdering Wayne McLean
Ezekiel Carter has pleaded not guilty to one count of murder, six counts of attempted murder and once count of possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Man convicted in Christmas Eve murder
Jashawn Owen Anthony Johnson has been convicted of murder in relation to the 2020 Christmas Eve stabbing death of Michael Aaron Bush.
UPDATED: Man charged with murder of Wayne McLean
A 36-year-old Bodden Town man has been charged with murder in relation to the fatal shooting of Wayne Eron McLean earlier this month.
Police release ID of murder victim, appeal for witnesses
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, on Monday, released the name of the man killed in Friday's shooting, he was Wayne Eron McLean, aged 25 of Bodden Town. They have also made an appeal for witnesses to come forward.
North Side man arrested in relation to Martin Drive murder
Police have arrested a second suspect in the murder of Mark Andre Ebanks who was gunned down last week on Martin Drive, George Town.
Suspect arrested in George Town murder
Police have released the identity of the man killed in last week's multiple shooting in George Town and detained a 31-year-old man in connection with his murder.
Murder investigation launched following fatal shooting
A 36-year-old man has been killed and at least two others wounded in a late-night shooting on Thursday on Martin Drive in George Town, police have confirmed.
One killed, two wounded in George Town shooting
A 36-year-old man has been killed and two others wounded in a late night shooting on Thursday on Martin Drive in George Town, police have confirmed.
Christmas Eve stabbing ‘self-defence’ says defendant
Prosecution and defence counsel are expected to offer closing arguments on Monday, 28 June, in the murder trial of Jashawn Owen Anthony Johnson, after hearing of the evidence concluded on Thursday in the Grand Court.
Dad charged in Shaquille Bush murder
Roger Deward Bush, the 46-year-old father of Shaquille Bush, appeared in court Friday charged with the murder of his 24-year-old son.
Christmas Eve fatal stabbing case sent to Grand Court
A 20-year-old man charged with murder over the Christmas Eve stabbing death of Michael Aaron Bush appeared before the Summary Court Tuesday.
Police hunt suspect after man stabbed to death
A murder investigation has been launched into the stabbing death of a 22-year-old man who was West Bay man who was injured in the Parking lot of a West Bay Road bar.
Man accused of fatal stabbing denied bail
George Town resident Courtney Mason Bryan was denied bail Friday when he appeared in Summary Court changed with the murder of Recordo Lionel Pars.
Man charged with wounding as murder investigation continues
A 28-year-old man has been charged with wounding in connection with an assault that took place in the early hours of Saturday, shortly before the fatal stabbing of Recordo Lionel Pars at the Strand shopping centre.
Police renew calls for witnesses in 2018 Christmas Day murder
A year after Darrington Ebanks was shot and killed at a Christmas party in his home district of West Bay, police have renewed calls for witnesses to come forward.
Three held for GT murder
Police have detained three suspects in connection with the murder of a Sri Lankan man over the weekend.
No charges in West Bay shooting death
No charges have been filed in relation to the shooting death of a West Bay man who was gunned down in his yard nearly two weeks ago.
Justices hear appeals on murder and rape cases
Convicted murderer Brian Borden and rapist Jeffrey Barnes appeared before the Court of Appeal on Thursday morning to appeal for lighter sentences.
Charge withdrawn for Christmas morning murder
On Friday the Crown offered no evidence against William Isaac Ebanks Romero, who had been charged with the Christmas morning murder of 29-year-old man Darrington Ebanks in West Bay.
35 years for gun murder, in broad daylight
William Ian Rivers, 40, was sentenced on Friday for the murder of Mark ‘Hubba’ Seymour in West Bay on Jan. 28, 2017. Justice Frank Williams set 35 years as the term Rivers must serve before he is eligible to apply for conditional release.
Judge hears murder sentence submissions
Justice Frank Williams heard submissions on Friday to help him decide on the sentence to be passed on William Ian Rivers, who was convicted by a Grand Court jury of murdering Mark “Hubba” Seymour in West Bay on Jan. 28, 2017.
Man shot dead early on Christmas day
Darrington Ebanks, a 29-year-old West Bay resident, was the victim of a fatal shooting incident in Boatswains Bay Road in West Bay shortly in the early hours of Christmas Day.
Conviction, sentence upheld in George Town ‘execution’
Two brothers convicted of killing a gang member in a “chilling public execution” have had their convictions and sentences upheld by the Court of Appeal.
Murder appeal begins via video link
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal began its session earlier than usual on Wednesday, when attorneys for Osbourne Douglas and Justin D’Angelo Ramoon began their submissions.
North Side man pleads not guilty in murder inquiry
Waylon Timothy Rivers appeared in Grand Court on Friday and pleaded not guilty in the murder of his father, Timothy Rivers. The 19-year-old will next appear in court on Oct. 26.
Rivers found guilty of Super C restaurant murder
A West Bay man who shot and killed another man in the doorway of a busy restaurant was found guilty of murder on Monday.
Crown, defense argue murder versus manslaughter in trial over fatal shooting
The jury of six men and six women, sworn in for the trial of William Ian Rivers on a charge of murder, heard closing speeches on Friday from Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryll Richards and defense attorney Crister Brady.
Jury in murder trial hears medical evidence
The trial of William Ian Rivers on a charge of murder continued this week with evidence from two psychiatrists.
Murder defendant wanted time with family before surrendering
William Ian Rivers, on trial for the murder of Mark “Hubba” Seymour, sought shelter after the killing inside his partner’s house with her and their children because he wanted to spend time with his family before surrendering to police, a court heard Friday.
