Home News Kenesha Vaughn’s death: Murder PI rescheduled to May 12 as prosecution submits...
The preliminary inquiry into the murder charge against Marlan DaSilva has been rescheduled for May 12, after the prosecution submitted additional witness statements.
The matter was heard on Monday afternoon before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court. The accused, businessman DaSilva, is charged with the murder of his partner, Kenesha Vaughn, in what investigators have described as a violent domestic incident that occurred on the evening of 22 February at the couple’s residence in the Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
The court is currently awaiting full disclosure of all witness statements before proceeding with the preliminary inquiry (PI)
According to the police report, the fatal encounter followed a day of socialising and drinking. Investigators said DaSilva had been out liming with friends at a popular city location when Vaughn called and asked him to return home.
Shortly after he arrived home, an argument reportedly ensued between the two. During the confrontation, DaSilva allegedly slapped Vaughn. In response, she reportedly armed herself with a knife and advanced toward him. Police said the businessman then pulled his licensed firearm from his waistband and fired several shots in Vaughn’s direction, striking her multiple times.
She collapsed on the scene and was later rushed to the Diamond Hospital by police ranks, but succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment. Investigators later retrieved surveillance footage from the home, which allegedly captured the entire incident.
DaSilva was formally charged with murder following legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). He was remanded to prison.
