Two fish vendors were remanded to prison on Tuesday after being charged with the murder of Nigel Devon Williams. The accused, Joshua Persaud, 23, and Keyon Lewis, 28, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
It is alleged that the men attacked Williams on November 23, at the Stabroek Market Bazaar in Georgetown. The assault reportedly stemmed from claims that Williams had stolen $90,000 and a cellphone from one of them.
Williams, who had suffered severe injuries during the attack, was found dead at his home three days later by his mother.
The charge was read to them in court on Tuesday.
Court documents revealed that one of the accused believed Williams had taken his cell phone and money. When the duo confronted Williams at the market, he denied the accusations. This led to an alleged assault, during which Williams was struck with a cutlass and beaten with a piece of wood.
Remanded: Joshua Persaud and Keyon Lewis
Emergency services transported Williams to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he received treatment before being discharged. However, his condition worsened, and he died at home days later. A post-mortem examination revealed that Williams succumbed to hemorrhagic shock caused by multiple cuts and blunt force trauma to his head and chest.
Police statements indicated that both Persaud and Lewis were identified by eyewitnesses, including a civilian and a police officer.
In court, Lewis had legal representation, while Persaud did not.
The case has been adjourned to January 8, 2025. (G9)
