Testimony began on Wednesday in the trial of Lennox Wayne, called “Two Colours”, who is charged with murdering 19-year-old Cosmetologist Ashmini Harriram of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, whom he allegedly shot at close range back in July 2014.
Arraigned before Demerara High Court Justice Jo-Ann Barlow on Tuesday, Wayne pleaded not guilty to a charge detailing that he murdered Harriram. He is being represented by lawyers Ronald Daniels, Kiswana Jefford, and Edriana Stephens. State Counsel Latifah Elliott is appearing for the prosecution.
Killed: Ashmini Harriram, called “Monisha Harriram”
A jury of seven women and five men has so far heard opening remarks from the prosecutor, and testimonies from several witnesses, including Hariram’s sister, her neighbour, and several Policemen.
According to reports, the teenager Ashmini Harriram, also called “Monisha Hariram,” was shot and killed just after disembarking a minibus in her community of Lusignan, ECD on July 10, 2014.
Murder accused Lennox Wayne
It was reported that a tall, brown-skinned man emerged from a burgundy-coloured motor car and relieved Harriram of some cash before shooting her at close range to the right side of her head. The gunman then re-entered the motor car, and it sped off.
Media reports are that Wayne gave Police a caution statement detailing his role in the woman’s execution. On September 8, 2014, Wayne was charged with the teenager’s murder; he has been on remand ever since.
