Essequibo man freed after pleading guilty to manslaughter

Kendrick Armogan, 56, who admitted to killing his nephew back in 2018, is now a free man after he pleaded guilty to a lesser count of manslaughter for killing his nephew, Naresh Ramdass, back in 2018.

Dead: Naresh Ramdass

The charge brought against Armagon stated that on April 23, 2018, in Essequibo, he unlawfully killed his nephew, Naresh Ramdass.
It was reported that on the day in question, Armogan and Ramdass had an argument in their yard. Shortly after the argument, Armogan was leaving when his nephew followed and assaulted him with a piece of wood.
A scuffle ensued between the men during which Armogan whipped out a knife and stabbed Ramdass, who walked a short distance and collapsed.
He was then picked up and rushed to the Suddie Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Freed: Kendrick Armogan

During his ruling on Friday, Justice Kissoon started the sentence at the base of 25 years from which he deducted one third for Armagon’s guilty plea.
Further time was deducted for his pre-trial custody, and the fact that Ramdass was the aggressor, and his uncle’s actions were considered to be in self-defence.
To this end, Justice Kissoon imposed a 27-month prison sentence. However, Armogan was released after he spent the last 27 months on remand.
The defendant was represented by Attorney-at-Law Ravindra Mohabir, while State Counsel Lisa Cave led the prosecution’s team.