Sawmill operator remanded for murder of wife

James Lord, a 34-year-old sawmill operator from Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was remanded to prison with the brutal murder of his 29-year-old reputed wife, Alexis Roxanne Harris, following a violent altercation.
Lord appeared before Magistrate Rhondell Weever on Tuesday, where he was not required to plead to the indictable charge. He was remanded to prison until his next court appearance, scheduled for October 8.
The incident took place over a week ago at Harris’ sister’s home in Free and Easy, West Bank Demerara (WBD). According to police reports, the confrontation began when Lord visited the residence to see his children. Witnesses stated that Lord became enraged after seeing Harris using her cell phone. In a fit of anger, he smashed the phone and followed her outside, where the deadly attack unfolded.
Lord reportedly drew a knife from his bag and began assaulting Harris on the stairway. During the attack, his nephew, Junior Lord, attempted to intervene but was stabbed in the abdomen. As Junior collapsed from his injuries, Lord continued his assault on Harris, fatally stabbing her in the chest and right hand.
Despite her attempts to flee, Harris collapsed in a nearby drain and later succumbed to her injuries. She was pronounced dead upon arrival at the West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH). Her body was subsequently transported to Ezekiel Funeral Parlor for a post-mortem examination.
James fled the scene on foot but was later apprehended with the help of the public. He was found with self-inflicted wounds and was under police guard at the WDRH. He was later charged with the offense. Meanwhile, his nephew remains in serious but stable condition at the same hospital. (G9)