Wendell Clarke to stand trial for the murder of ‘Sadist’

Wendell Clarke will appear before a judge and jury at the Port-of-Spain High Court to stand trial for the murder Steve “Sadist”Carry. Clarke, 30, of East Dry River, Port-of-Spain, is charged with murdering the 41-year-old father of five at Nelson Street, Port-of-Spain, on December 14, 2002. Carry died as a result of gunshot wounds to his back and foot. The preliminary inquiry, which began on April 27, came to an end yesterday when Phillip “Satan” Adams, a mechanic from St Margaret’s Lane, Belmont, gave evidence under the direction of State attorney George Busby. Adams was cross-examined by defence attorney Richard Mason. There were no closing submissions by either attorney.

Clarke told Chief Magistrate Sherman Mc Nicolls that he did not wish to say anything in his defence but will give the particulars of his alibi to the Director of Public Prosecutions within 10 days. Mc Nicolls then informed the man that he was satisfied that a prima facie case had been made against him and that he would stand trial at the next sitting of the Port-of-Spain Assizes. Clarke was involved in a violent dispute with police officers as he was being taken into the prison escort vehicle.