A 26-year-old miner has been remanded to prison after being arraigned on Wednesday before Bartica Magistrate Crystal Lambert on a charge of murder of a Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) disc jockey (DJ).
Dead: Andre Collison & Murder accused Kurt Simeron
Represented by Attorney-at-law Bernard DaSilva at his arraignment, Kurt Simeron of 1968 La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD) was not required to plead to the indictable charge, which alleged that on November 5, he murdered 38-year-old Andre Collison, also known as “DJ Chappy”. Simeron’s next court date is December 3.
A Police report has said that Collison was stabbed to death last Friday at around 01:30h at Puruni Landing, Middle Mazaruni during a row over money. Reports are that Collison had left his room in search of food, and had gone to the “Two Blessed Sisters Restaurant” and made an order. While waiting to collect his food, Simeron allegedly went to the establishment and an argument ensued between the duo about monies owed.
“The argument became heated, and the suspect drew a knife from the waist of his pants and stabbed the victim to his abdomen, and thereafter made good his escape,” the Police have said in a statement.
The injured man was picked up by public-spirited citizens and rushed to the Puruni Health Post, where he died while receiving treatment. (G1)
