A Tiger Creek, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) man was on Friday sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment on a manslaughter charge. The sentence was imposed on Dionysius Macido called “Niggi” by Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the High Court in Essequibo.
Jailed: Dionysius Macido
Initially indicted for the June 21, 2020 murder of Tamesh (only name given), Macido opted to plead guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter. It was reported that on the day in question, Macido and his reputed were involved in a scuffle at Turtle Creek Landing, Region Seven.
Tamesh went to the woman’s aid and Macido stabbed him several times about his body with a sharp instrument. Justice Sewnarine-Beharry, in sentencing the convict, considered the nature and gravity of the offence, and the fact that he pleaded guilty at the earliest possible time.
He was credited for the time he spent in pretrial custody. Meanwhile, a probation report revealed that he dropped out of school at 10 to sell icicles. He did this for six months after which he assisted his parents on the farm.
At age 15, Macido, who expressed remorse for his actions, commenced doing construction work; he also worked as a mechanic. A probation officer pointed out that while Macido had a “hard life”, he must be adequately punished for his actions which resulted in the loss of life.
The confessed killer’s lawyer described him as a well-behaved prisoner, who has no prior brushes with the law. State Prosecutor Tiffini Lyken urged the court to consider the extent of the injuries inflicted on the victim when handing down a sentence. According to her, Tamesh sustained about seven incised wounds at the hands of his killer. (G1)
