Man to stand trial

Eric Stephens, 61, was committed to stand trial by Chief Magistrate Marcia Ayers-Caesar shortly after the prosecution closed its case.

Stephens chose not to testify in his defence but reserved his right to call witnesses and provide alibi evidence.

Lara of Don Miguel Road, San Juan, was liming with a small group when on November 6, 2012, she was stabbed to death. Her body was found on the ground, lying in a pool of blood, with a knife in her back.