Police awaiting DPP’s advice on Haresh Singh’s death

WCB brutal murders

Close to one week after detectives secured a confession from one of the suspects held for the murder of West Coast Berbice (WCB) teenager, Haresh Singh, the Major Crimes Unit is awaiting legal advice on the way forward.
A senior official close to the investigation when contacted on Monday stated that the case file has been sent for legal advice but up to late Monday, it was not returned. The source noted that the Police are nevertheless, confident that the recommendations will be given shortly.
However, taking into account that the initial extension granted by a High Court Judge on Friday to further detain three of the four suspects had expired on Monday, the Police will again go through the same channel, this time to detain four men.
When contacted, senior personnel within the DPP chambers confirmed that the file was received on Monday and is being given attention.
One of the three persons arrested for the murder, Phillip Anderson, confessed to being involved in the heinous crime along with “Bucko”, “Bolo” and a relative of the Henry cousins.

Meanwhile, a relative of the Henry boys, who was wanted for questioning, turned himself in to Police custody on Saturday in the company of his lawyer, Nigel Hughes, after the Police issued a wanted bulletin for his arrest.
Upon the discovery of the mutilated bodies of the two young men on September 6, 2020, several relatives of 17-year-old Haresh Singh were arrested and questioned in relation to the murders. They were nevertheless released since there was no evidence to prove that they were involved.
Three days later, the battered body of Singh was found at the No 3 Backdam. His burnt motorcycle was found in close proximity of his body.
However, after a thorough and lengthy investigation, three persons were arraigned for the murders of the Henry cousins. After solving that murder case, Police then turned their focus to Singh’s murder.
About one week ago, Police arrested three persons – Phillip Anderson, “Bucko” and “Bolo”. During interrogation, Anderson confessed that he was part of the initial plot to murder Singh as revenge for Isiah’s murder.
In his confession, he reportedly told detectives that after the bodies of the Henry boys were found, one of Henry’s relative went to his home and told him that Singh’s relatives were the ones responsible for his brother’s death and that “they got to die,” as a form of revenge.
He said that Henry’s relative asked that he accompany him on the road where they were joined by “Bucko” and “Bolo”. As they were heading towards the road, they armed themselves with pieces of wood.
Anderson stated that they went straight to Haresh Singh’s house and accused his relatives of killing his brother and cousin. They reportedly started to verbally abuse the family and threatened to kill them.
After the confrontation, they left and went to the back of Isaiah’s home then to a dam at No 3 Village.
He said there, they crossed a bridge and went to the other side where they saw Haresh Singh approaching on his bike. As such, the four men instructed him to stop and Singh complied but refused to come off the bike when he was told to do so.
An angered “Bolo” reportedly grabbed Singh from behind and pulled him off the bike after which he bent him over and it was then Henry’s relative dealt him one blow to the head.
After receiving the blow, Singh was thrown to the ground where he groaned in pain, the man told Police. Still full of anger, “Bolo” then picked up a piece of wood and repeatedly lashed Singh to his head.
Upon seeing this, Anderson told detectives that he walked away but subsequently learnt that Singh had died and his bike was set on fire.
Anderson, admitted that from the inception, he was working in cohort with Henry’s relative, “Bucko” and “Bolo” but after witnessing the brutal attack on Singh, he regretted being involved.
He has since apologised for being involved in the heinous crime especially after he found out that Singh’s family was innocent and had nothing to do with the Henry boys’ murder.
Singh’s body was found on September 9, 2021, three days after the badly chopped bodies of Isaiah and Joel Henry were found.
Following the discovery, there were countrywide protests calling for justice for the boys. The Police initiated their investigations and shortly after they were joined by a team of overseas experts.
They all concluded that the Henry boys were murdered at a location other than the area their mutilated bodies were found since no bloodstains or weapons were found at the scene.

Fearful
Meanwhile, Singh’s family members said that they are still fearful for their lives even after learning that the Police have arrested three persons and obtained a confession from one of them.
This is as the Henrys are calling for the Police to provide evidence and not just present confession statements on the murder of 16-year-old Isaiah Henry and 19-year-old Joel Henry and also for Police to produce evidence to substantiate the allegations against the Henry cousins’ relative in custody.
However, on Monday after learning of what had transpired, Singh’s family members said they were scared that there might be another attack on the family and opted for anonymous comments to this publication.
“We are happy that we know who did it,” one family member said.
Another related that they want to ensure that it is the correct persons the Police have in custody, noting that they should be made to pay for the crime they committed.
“Just like those who do it to the two other boys (Henry cousins), it should be the same penalty.”

More probe needed
Meanwhile, father of the late Isaiah Henry; Gladson Henry said Police need to do more than just provide a confession statement.
He claimed that there is no proof that his relative was involved in the crime.
Henry is now claiming that the family is being targeted because they have been pushing for the Police to bring evidence to prove that those in custody are responsible for the death of Isaiah and Joel Henry. He told this publication that he is of the belief that a mere confession from those before the court for the murder of the two teenagers is not enough.
“We need more than a confession because we know that a confession is the weakest link; so, we are pushing to get evidence. We need concrete evidence so that the right killer can be charged and go to jail.”