Two in court on double murder, firearm charges

According to the charges, on January 6, Earl and Thomas shot and killed Ishmael Bailey and Derek “Warlord” Joseph. Both men agreed to have their matters heard together. The charges were laid indictably.

During the course of the proceedings several statements from the complainant Sergeant Bacchus, witnesses and attorneys were submitted before the court.

Attached to these statements, was a copy of a DVD recording of footage outside the apartment complex on Nelson street at the time of the incident and a post-mortem report from one of the deceased.

Acting Senior Pathologist Rita Bailey confirmed that she did produce reports on one of the deceased.

However, defence attorneys declined to carry out a cross examination. Attorney for the accused Criston J. Williams said he might be unable to return to court at the assigned date of August 14, as he has other matters before the High Courts.

Earle-Caddle scolded Williams saying he needs to be present at the proceedings. “Mr Williams I am sure you had some idea what was going on, surely you know how long this would take.

Why did you take that matter (in the High Court) when you also have this matter for next week? Make sure you are here for the 14,” the magistrate warned