More time requested for psychiatric report on GDF rank

The prosecution has requested more time to submit a psychiatric report on Orwain Sandy, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) rank, who allegedly murdered his lover, Reona Payne, by shooting her some 14 times about her body at Alexander Village, Georgetown.
Sandy reappeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Tuesday where he calmly stood before City Magistrate Judy Latchman. The court was told that Sandy met with head of the Mental Health Unit of the Public Health Ministry, Dr Bhiro Harry to be mentally evaluated.

However, the report is yet to be submitted to the prosecution, who requested additional time. Police Prosecutor Shawn Gonsalves also revealed that they are still several outstanding statements in the matter.
As such, Magistrate Latchman adjourned the matter for May 2, when the psychiatric report is expected to be presented to the court.
Family members of Sandy filled the courtroom to show support for the accused killer.
Outside of the courtroom, friends, and family members along with Payne’s three children were seen sporting T-shirts with her picture calling for justice for the dead woman.
A tearful Sandy made his first appearance in court on April 6 where he was remanded to prison.

The charge against him alleged that on March 31, 2018, while in the vicinity of First Street, Alexander Village, Georgetown, he murdered Payne.
Guyana Times previously reported that the couple was in their car proceeding along First Street, Alexander Village, when a heated argument reportedly ensued.
As such, Payne reportedly exited the vehicle after which Sandy followed, carrying a loaded firearm, his service pistol.
He then shot the woman once, resulting in her dropping to the ground. However, this online publication was told that Sandy proceeded to stand over her, and emptied the entire magazine on the woman.
The captain then fled the scene and turned himself over at the Ruimveldt Police Station, where he reported the matter.
The Police were also summoned by residents who heard the gunshots.
When this publication visited the scene, the woman’s lifeless body was seen on the road along with several spent shells which were recovered by the Police.
Meanwhile, at the Ruimveldt Police Station, Sandy was taken into custody as he was questioned as to what led to the brutal murder.
The GDF has since released a statement confirming the shooting and outlined that the captain ‘was immediately interdicted from his duties.’
Payne and Sandy reportedly dated but later married separate people. However, a few years after they left their respective spouses and rekindled their relationship.
The dead woman reportedly told relatives and friends along with a co-worker that she was being physically abused by Sandy. She even sent photos which purportedly showed marks of violence on her body to a family member to attest to this.