Dave Jacobs, now freed, is seen during his initial court appearance in January 2020
Dave Jacobs of Corriverton, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), who had been facing a murder charge in connection with the death of 43-year-old Loochan Kamaldeo, called “Tyron”, which occurred on January 3, 2020, has had the charge against him tossed out by a Judge for lack of evidence.
The now-freed 22-year-old Jacobs had been on trial before Justice Sandil Kissoon and a jury on this indictment, but after the prosecution had concluded its case on Thursday, Defence Attorney Surihya Sabsook filed a no-case motion arguing that there was not enough evidence to convict her client, and that he should not have to mount a defence. Justice Kissoon agreed with the defence, and therefore directed the jurors to return a formal verdict of not-guilty.
According to reports, Kamaldeo had lived at the Corriverton Market, and had been a watchman for roadside stallholders; and during the day, he worked as a porter. His body was found in a pool of blood on January 3, 2020. Based on reports received, his body was found in a curled position with a wound to the left side chest. He was pronounced dead at the Skeldon Public Hospital.
Vendors at the market had reported that the late Kamaldeo had been put out of his home by his relatives, who had then locked the house and migrated. He had been living in the market, and had been described as a very friendly person. He had also been referred to as a well-known destitute.
