A retrial for 27-year-old Kevin Mohan, who is accused of murdering his aunt, will commence today before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the High Court in Demerara. On Monday, a 12-member mixed jury was empanelled. It is alleged that on September 4, 2016, at Cummings Lodge, Greater Georgetown, Mohan called “Chuckie” murdered Anita Mohan during the course/furtherance of a robbery.
Murder accused: Kevin Mohan, called “Chuckie”
Mohan, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, is being represented by Attorney-at-Law Damien Da Silva, while State Counsel Lisa Cave and Muntaz Ali are appearing on behalf of the prosecution. The prosecution is expected to call a total of 11 witnesses, inclusive of Police ranks, civilians, and a medical doctor.
Based on reports, the battered body of 48-year-old Anita Mohan was discovered in a pool of blood in the kitchen of her Lot 315 South East Cummings Lodge, Greater Georgetown home. A post-mortem examination revealed that the woman sustained a chop wound to her head and one in the vicinity of her temple, along with a stab wound to her chin and one in her mouth.
A portion of her tongue was severed, and she was strangled. (G1)
