A businessman and a businesswoman were on Monday charged with the murders of 24-year-old Mark Thomas and Wendy James, who were allegedly killed in North West District (NWD), Region One (Barima-Waini).
Kizzian Baird
The accused, 30-year-old Kizzian Baird and 40-year-old Junior Richmond, appeared virtually before Magistrate Rabindranaught Singh at the Port Kaituma Magistrate’s Court on two counts of murder. The court proceedings were conducted via Zoom.
The duo, both residents of the Barama River area in Baramita, NWD, were not required to plead to the indictable charges. They were represented by Attorney-at-Law Pamela De Santos and were remanded to prison. The case will continue on August 14.
According to police reports, Thomas and James were allegedly murdered on June 16 at New Star Backdam, Region One. Following the incident, a manhunt was launched by the ranks of the Regional Division. The suspects reportedly fled their residences in the aftermath of the crime.
Junior Richmond
Between June 16 and 19, police conducted extensive searches throughout the Backdam, ultimately leading to the arrest of three suspects, two men and one woman. The trio was found hiding in various locations within the interior region.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the suspects were subjected to both video and audio interviews, where they allegedly confessed to the crime. Witnesses have since submitted written statements implicating the accused in the murders.
Police have not disclosed the specific manner in which the victims were killed or any other details.
