Topic: Murder
Reward offered for information on homicides
Cayman Crime Stoppers is facilitating a reward of up to $50,000 for
information concerning the recent fatal shootings of Irvin Bush, Earl
Hart and Anthony Connor.
Online poll Replace, or end liquor board
The Liquor Licencing Board, after years of questions and apparent conflicts of interests, appears to be headed for change, a move supported by a majority of those polled in the Caymanian Compass last week.
Two charged in 2008 homicide case
Two Northward prison inmates are charged in the 2008 murder of a Swiss banker in West Bay.
Police: Funding for marine patrol slashed
Funding for the police marine unit and other areas of the RCIPS comes under scrutiny.
Man released in homicide inquiry
One of the two men arrested this week in connection with the killing of
Earl Hart in Prospect has been released by the Royal Cayman Islands
Police Service.
Crime decline reverses in 2013
Police report crime rates are back on the rise in Cayman after a quiet 2012.
Plea from murder victim’s family
The family of Anthony Connor ask to be allowed to mourn him in peace.
Suspects charged in 'cold case' killing
Two Northward prison inmates were charged Thursday in connection with killing a Swiss banker in West Bay nearly six years ago.
Police: Murder cases not gang warfare
Local police say there appears to be no connection, or any particular gang affiliation, in three recent homicides.
Annual Silent Witness March scheduled for Friday
The annual Silent Witness march takes place on Friday, Oct. 18, at 5:30 p.m. from the Government Administration Building to Celebration Square.
Arrests made in Marina Dr. killing
Two men were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday in connection with the killing of Earl Hart.
Missing fugitive may have fled the island
Escaped convict Marcus Manderson may have left the Cayman Islands, police conceded on Tuesday, more than two months after he broke out of prison.
Man shot in third homicide
Anthony James Connor was shot dead outside the Mango Tree in George Town Friday night.
Man dead in GT shooting
Grand Cayman has its third killing in the past month as a man is shot in the vicinity of a popular George Town bar.
Slain man was murder trial witness
A man who was killed late Thursday at his home in Prospect had served as a witness in a Grand Cayman murder trial last year.
Hundreds hanging on police bail
Hundreds of criminal suspects are left hanging on police bail for months waiting to discover if they will face charges or not.
Police make second arrest in killing
A second arrest in connection with the deadly shooting of a West Bay man.
Red Sail helps empower Special Olympics athletes
The Red Sail Group will boost Special Olympics Cayman Islands by expanding its sponsorship.
Editorial for September 23: Getting serious about serious crime
We are getting weary of publishing – and we’re certain you’re getting weary of reading – crime stories that chronicle the growing threat to our sense of security, tranquility and quality of life in these once-peaceful islands.
Suspected killer’s lawyer: Bail Law unconstitutional
Brian Borden's lawyer said a section of the Bail Law wrongfully restricts human rights.
Young man arrested in West Bay killing
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Irvin Bush in West Bay this weekend.
Sunday shootings not connected, police say
Update, 11.45am: Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with Sunday's shooting death of Irvin Garlon Bush.
Man shot dead in WB
Royal Cayman Islands Police were investigating a homicide Sunday night in West Bay.
Man, 20, arrested for shooting in West Bay
A young man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a West Bay shooting that occurred last month.
Reward stands for info on Manderson
A $1,000 reward is on offer for information leading to the capture of fugitive Marcus Manderson, who has now been on the run for a month.
Arrest in WB shooting
A young man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a West Bay shooting that occurred last month.
A murder most foul – all for good cause
Take part in a murder mystery night next weekend and help raise funds to house homeless dogs
Arrest made in West Bay shooting
Police have arrested a man in connection with Saturday night's shooting in West Bay.
Escaped killer back behind bars
Convicted killer and serial escape artist Steve Manderson was back in police custody yesterday as the net closed in on his son – the last of the three escaped prisoners still on the run.
Gunman receives 13 years for shooting two victims near club
A gunman who shot two men in a nightclub parking lot has been jailed for 13 years.
Second prisoner recaptured
Police and prison staff arrested escaped prisoner Steve Manderson early this morning
Wife maintains prison escapee’s innocence
The wife of escaped prisoner Steve Manderson insists her husband, who is in the 20th year of a life sentence for murder, is innocent and deserves his freedom.
Search goes on for prisoners on the run
Marine police are stopping and searching fishing boats amid fears that three escaped prisoners could attempt to flee the island.
Prison director: We must improve security
Money needs to be spent to improve security at HMP Northward, prisons boss admits.
Ricketts found guilty of murder
A 22-year-old man who shot and killed a love rival as he sat in a parked car in George Town was imprisoned for life on Saturday.
Prison break exposes security flaws
Police urged Grand Cayman residents Friday morning to check boats and outbuildings as the search for three escaped prisoners continued.
Prisoners on the run: Who are they?
Convicted killer Steve Manderson is a serial escape artist who has broken out of prison on at least five previous occasions.
Verdict awaited on murder trial
No verdict had been returned as of 6pm Friday in the trial of Tareek Ricardo Ricketts, who is charged with the murder of Jackson Donovan Rainford on the night of Sunday, 16 December 2012.
Defendant tells court his car broke down
Tareek Ricketts told the court on Tuesday that he was a few minutes away from the scene of a fatal shooting because his car broke down.
Accused and girlfriend were apart at time of shooting
Agreed facts were read into the record on Friday in the trial of Tareek Ricketts for the December 2012 murder of Jackson Rainford.
Victim’s brother identifies defendant as gunman
Che Rainford identified Tareek Ricketts as the gunman who shot his brother, Jackson Rainford, on the night of 16 December 2012.
Cayman keeps eye on Honduras danger
Violence in Honduras is ramping up and it's having an effect in Cayman.
Murder trial begins
Trial began on Monday for Tareek Ricketts, who is accused of murdering Jackson Rainford on 16 December 2012.
Decision awaited in murder appeal
The Court of Appeal heard arguments in the Crown's appeal against Devon Anglin's acquittal in the murder of Jeremiah Barnes.
Burglary case raises self-defence issues
How far can Cayman Islands residents go to protect their homes and families?
Vocal minority want life sentences reviewed
They are in a minority, but those advocating restoration of the death penalty are the most vocal, taking a hard line on convicted criminals and lifelong punishment.
Editorial for July 25: Crime down, but where is public?
It's not always that we congratulate the police, but when credit is earned, credit should be duly awarded.
Man jailed for beach robbery
Chadwick Bradford Dale was sentenced to a total of six years for separate offences of wounding with intent and robbery.
Curfew reduces stabbing sentence
A jury found Justin Ramoon not guilty of attempted murder but guilty of wounding with intent to cause serious bodily harm, for which he was sentenced to seven years nine months, after receiving credit for time on curfew awaiting trial.
When a defendant doesn’t give evidence
Justice Malcolm Swift instructed Grand Court jurors on what views they might take when a defendant chooses not to give evidence.
Courthouse runs over capacity
Three Summary Courts, three Grand Courts and the Court of Appeal were all in session on Wednesday, occupying every availalble courtroom plus the Town Hall.
Inmates may work outside jail
Cayman's new prisons director wants inmates sent to off-site work programmes.
Editorial for July 19: Northward inmates: An opportunity to contribute
As we seem to be on the prisoner rehabilitation theme this week at the
Caymanian Compass, we’d like to support publicly new prisons director
Neil Lavis’s plan to put convicts to work in the community.
Online poll: Majority favours raising legal drinking age in Cayman
Raising the drinking age to 21 was favoured by a large majority of respondents to the Caymanian Compass’ latest online poll.
Life sentences ‘inhuman’, court rules
Whole life jail sentences without the possibility of parole for convicted murderers are called “inhumane” in a landmark European court ruling that could have implications in the Cayman Islands.
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Arrest made in Sunday shooting
A 21-year-old West Bay man was arrested overnight on suspicion of attempted murder by Royal Cayman Islands Police.
Editorial for 03 July: Crime, the police and you
It was a long time ago when the New York City neighbours of Kitty Genovse, 28, ignored the sight and sounds of her rape amd fatal stabbing on the streets of Queen's Kew Gardens.
Human rights case filed over pre-trial imprisonment
A human rights test case asks whether a murder suspect can be granted bail prior to his trial.
Consider method of death
Writer says sentencing in killings should take into account reason behind death.
Editorial for 25 June: Sentencing laws need to change
The Cayman Islands needs to change its sentencing laws.
One freed – more to follow?
One convicted killer is out of Northward prison. How many others will follow?
Man who once faced death now set free
A convicted killer who had been sentenced to death in the Cayman Islands
during the 1980s [crime scene depicted in photo above] was released Friday from prison.
Hundreds of drivers nabbed over cell phone ban infractions
Traffic cops have warned the safety message on using cell phones while driving is not getting through.
Sentencing set for shooting incident
Leighton Griffin Rankine Jr was found guilty of possessing and using an unlicensed firearm, wounding and assault, but not guilty of attempted murder after an incident outside a night club in February 2012.
Not guilty verdict in attempted murder
Leighton Griffin Rankine Jr was found not guilty of attempted murder
Tuesday following a shooting incident outside Club Seven last 22
February 2012.
We can all rise up, says local book author Karlene
Local author Karlene Stewart is to launch her new book.
Husband stabbed alleged rapist
A amn who believed his wife had been raped received two years imprisonment for wounding the alleged rapist.
Politicians will have more say on crime
Local elected officials will have more say over the police budget next year.
Governor applied for Mexico job last June
Cayman's governor has been seeking passage to Mexico for nearly a year.
Prison cell photos pop up on social media
Photos from inside a Cayman Islands prison cell are splashed all over social media.
