A New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) man was on Thursday handed a 15-year jail sentence for killing his brother-in-law.
Jermaine Barclay called “Jumbo”, 37, was found guilty last month of killing 33-year-old security guard, Nkomo LaRose on December 18, 2018, at Stanleytown, Region Six.
Jailed: Jermaine Barclay
Barclay, who was initially charged with the capital offence of murder, was found guilty of the lesser count of manslaughter by 12 jurors who deliberated for over two hours.
During a sentencing hearing on Thursday, Berbice High Court Judge Brassington Reynolds described LaRose’s killing as a senseless and violent crime.
Accordingly, he sentenced Barclay to serve 15 years in prison and directed that the convicted killer be credited for the time he spent in pre-trial custody.
State Counsel Nafeeza Baig appeared for the prosecution while Senior Counsel Murseline Bacchus represented Barclay.
Reports stated that the two men were imbibing on the day in question when an argument broke out between them over a woman.
Things quickly turned violent after they armed themselves with a knife and cutlass and threatened to kill each other.
Dead: Nkomo LaRose
LaRose’s body was later discovered in a drain with stab wounds. The now dead man was Barclay’s sister’s husband. (G1)
