Essequibo man accused of attempting to kill ex-partner freed

An Essequibo man who had been on trial for attempting to murder his former reputed wife was freed of the charge on Thursday, after a jury returned a unanimous not-guilty verdict.
Shalindra Mahadeo, also known as “Dado”, of Paradise Village, Essequibo Coast, had denied the charge following his arraignment before Justice Jo-Ann Barlow.
Particulars of the charge stated that on December 10, 2020, at Walton Hall, Essequibo Coast, Mahadeo unlawfully and maliciously wounded Renika Motieram with intent to murder her.
According to reports, Mahadeo allegedly attacked the woman with a shovel. The jury, however, after deliberating for close to two hours, found him not guilty.
Mahadeo was represented by Attorneys-at-law Kezia Williams and Tracy Marks, while State Counsel Taniesha Saygon presented the prosecution’s case. This trial was conducted at the Essequibo High Court.