A mentally-ill man who allegedly stabbed his brother to death last week was arraigned before the Diamond/Grove Magistrate on a charge of murder.
Dead: Cleveland Hodge
Wensley Williams, also known as “Pooh Bear”, of Lot 411 Buzz Bee Dam, Craig, East Bank Demerara (EBD), appeared virtually before Magistrate Sunil Scarce.
It is alleged that between May 21 and 22, the 41-year-old man murdered his brother, Cleveland Hodge, at Old Road, Craig (EBD). The charge detailed that on the day in question, at around 15:10h, Hodge observed that Williams had a knife in his possession. He then approached the mentally challenged Williams with the intention of taking the weapon away from him to prevent him from harming himself.
However, as he went closer, the suspect reportedly slashed him once to his right elbow, then to his left elbow as he used his hands as a bar to protect himself. The suspect further slashed him to his left shoulder and under his right arm.
Public-spirited citizens came to Hodge’s assistance, and he was taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, where he was admitted, treated for his injuries, and sent away from the institution at around 19:00h.
However, while at home, Hodge complained of feeling unwell due to the injuries. He was again rushed to the Diamond Hospital, where he was re-admitted and then transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC). He subsequently died around 13:39h on May 22.
Williams has been remanded to prison, and will make his next court appearance on June 24.
