Five charged with Bartica murders

-cop, others for aiding and abetting

Scores of persons gathered to get a glimpse of the five accused as they made their way to the Georgetown, Magistrates’ court for their first court appearance on Monday, September 20, 2010.

During the hearing, Acting Chief Magistrate, Priya Beharry denied bail to the five persons. Among them were a former immigration officer, a serving member of the Guyana Police Force and a woman who were all charged in connection with the double murders at Bartica.

It is alleged that Rawle Newton also known as ‘Satan Ambassador’ during the period September 4-5 at Bartica; Murdered Jainarine Raghubar and Ramdeo Deonarine.

Newton who was also charged with two counts of armed robbery is expected to make his second court appearance on October 27 at the Bartica Magistrates’ Court.

Apart from Michael Newton, the younger brother of murder accused Rawle Newton who was charged; Tactical Service Rank, Constable Marlon Letlow and former Immigration Officer, Linden Scotland was also jointly charged.

The two were not required to plead to the indictable charge, which stated that they relieved, received and maintained Rawle Newton knowing that he murdered, Jainarine Raghubar and Ramdeo Deonarine.

 Meanwhile, Kim Bumbury was charged with aiding and abiding Rawle Newton her reputed husband. It is alleged that Newton went to Bumbery’s home and left a quantity of money and gold with her to keep; she then proceeded to purchase a set of household appliances with the money.

  She was later arrested by ranks of the Guyana Police force after receiving requisite information.

The five were represented by Attorneys-at-Law Peter Hugh, Gordon Gilhuys, Nigel Hughes and Vic Puran, respectively.