State to call 18 witnesses as “Two Colour” murder trial begins Monday

Pursuant to a High Court order, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack, SC, on Monday presented the indictment of the State against Lennox Wayne for the offence of murder at the High Court in Demerara. As such, Wayne, called “Two Colour” was arraigned before Justice Sandil Kissoon and a jury.
Wayne, who is being represented by Attorney-at-Law Nigel Hughes, pleaded not guilty to the charge which stated that on July 10, 2014, in the county of Demerara, he murdered Ashmini Hariram.

According to reports, 19-year-old Hariram, a cosmetologist of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, was shot and killed just after disembarking a minibus in her community. It was reported that a man emerged from a motor car and shot Hariram at close range to the right side of her head.
The gunman then re-entered the motor car which later sped off. Media reports are that Wayne gave Police oral statements detailing his role in the woman’s execution. On September 8, 2014, Wayne was charged with the teenager’s murder. The murder accused has been on remand since then.
Wayne’s trial will commence next week Monday. State Prosecutor Lisa Cave is expected to call a total of 18 witnesses, inclusive of Police ranks and civilians. (G1)