‘Jango’ to stand trial for murder

DAVID “JANGO” Nicholas was yesterday committed to stand trial in the Port- of-Spain Assizes for the murder of his common-law wife Margaret Haynes. The Diego Martin labourer, 40, was charged with the murder of 45-year-old Margaret Haynes, mother of two, at Diego Martin between December 25 and January 22.  Haynes’ decapitated and partially decomposed body was found in the Diego Martin River. The charge was laid indictably by Sgt. Stephen Ramsubhag of the Four Roads CID. Sgt.Ramsubhag was the last of the 32 witnesses called to give evidence in the matter. Chief Magistrate Sherman Mc Nicolls asked Nicholas if he wished to call any witnesses. Nicholas replied: “My witness is already in court, but you can’t see him.”

Following murmurs and chuckles from those present, Nicholas continued: “God is my witness.” There were no closing submissions from attorney Marissa Gomez of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) or defence attorney Ian Brooks who was not present. Magistrate Mc Nicolls told Nicholas he was satisfied that a prima facie case had been made against him and he would stand trial at the next sitting of the Assizes. “Thank you sir, have a nice day,” said Nicholas to the Magistrate.