Jury empanelled as North West robbery-murder trial begins
Marlon Marian Freeman has denied that he was responsible for the murder of Timothy Adams, who allegedly met his demise during the course of a robbery at Turtle Creek, Five Star Backdam, North West District (NWD) on December 22, 2013. After Freeman entered the not-guilty plea when the charge was read to him,
Deceased: Timothy Adams
a 12-member jury was empanelled to hear the case before Justice James Bovell-Drakes at the High Court in Georgetown.
Freeman is represented by Defence Counsel Folio Richards while State Counsel Lisa Cave is presenting the State’s case. Reports were that the now deceased man met his demise while he was en route to a mining camp. Justice Bovell-Drakes adjourned the matter to Monday afternoon when the first set of some 10 witnesses are expected to testify.
