Walker Murder Remains Unsolved Two Years Later
April 2, 2012 by Bernews · 10 Comments
Two years ago today [Apr.2], 35-year-old Kimwandae Walker was gunned down in front of his two children at a Good Friday kite flying celebration, with his brutal murder remaining unsolved two years later. Mr Walker was attending a ‘family fun day’ with his two young children at Victor Scott school field on April 2, 2010. [...]
Tribute Sheet For Jahmiko Leshore
March 7, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
A tribute sheet can be seen flying on Hermitage Road this week, only yards from where Jahmiko Leshore was fatally shot last year. On March 1st, 2011, 26-year-old Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire when he was shot multiple times, sustaining mortal wounds. His girlfriend was pregnant at [...]
“38 Years Is Not Enough For A Life”
March 7, 2012 by Bernews · 27 Comments
Convicted murderer Derek Spalding should have got more than 38 years, said the victim’s father Danny Crockwell this afternoon [Mar.7]. Mr Spalding was sentenced to life in prison today and must serve 38 years before he will be eligible for parole. Earlier this month Mr Spalding was found guilty of the murder of Shaki Crockwell, who [...]
Derek Spalding Gets Life Sentence
March 7, 2012 by Bernews · 59 Comments
[Updated] 36-year-old Derek Spalding was sentenced to life in prison this morning [Mar.7], and must serve 38 years before he will be eligible for parole. Earlier this month he was found guilty of the murder of Shaki Crockwell, a national level football player who was murdered in 2007. The 25-year-old’s body was found on the [...]
Father: “My Son Can Rest In Peace”
February 10, 2012 by Bernews · 10 Comments
Speaking after the guilty verdict this afternoon [Feb.10], the father of murder victim Shaki Crockwell said justice has been served and his son can rest in peace. Derek Spalding, 36, was found guilty of the 2007 murder of footballer Shaki Crockwell. His father Danny Crockwell said, “He got what he had coming to him. He [...]
Spalding Found Guilty Of Murder
February 10, 2012 by Bernews · 102 Comments
[Updated with videos] 36-year-old Derek Spalding was found guilty of the 2007 murder of Shaki Crockwell this afternoon [Feb.10]. Shaki Crockwell — a national level football player and captain of the Boulevard Blazers — was found dead on 24th August 2007. The 25-year-old’s body was found on the Railway Trail in Devonshire. The trial began [...]
Murder: Roger Lightbourne Jr Charged
February 3, 2012 by Bernews · 133 Comments
This morning [Feb.3] in Magistrates Court 21-year-old Roger Lightbourne Jr was charged with the murder of Jahmiko Leshore. On 1st March 2011, Mr Leshore, 26, was fatally shot while in the Boundary Crescent, Devonshire area. Mr Lightbourne was charged with the premeditated murder of Jahmiko Leshore, using a firearm, and handling a firearm.As the matter [...]
Two Suspects Deny Murder Charges
February 2, 2012 by Bernews · 3 Comments
Two suspects – including a 16-year-old boy – denied charges of murder in yesterday’s [Feb.1] Supreme Court session. 16-year-old Rashaun Codrington pleaded not guilty to the charge of murdering 18-year-old Malcolm Outerbridge on 28 October 2011 in Warwick. A trial date was set for June 2012, and Mr Codrington was remanded into custody. In addition, [...]
Shaki Crockwell Murder Trial Underway
January 24, 2012 by Bernews · 10 Comments
[Updated] The Supreme Court trial of 36-year-old Derek Spalding is now underway, with the jury hearing this morning [Jan.24] that the defendant allegedly shot the victim as he owed him money gained from the sale of illegal drugs. 25-year-old footballer Shaki Crockwell — a national level football player and captain of the Boulevard Blazers — [...]
Murder Suspects Released On Bail
January 23, 2012 by Bernews · 15 Comments
The three men arrested earlier this month in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Stefan Burgess have been released on police bail. The shooting occurred on January 8th in the Glebe Road area of Pembroke, and resulted in one man being injured, and claimed the life of Mr Burgess. A police spokesperson said, “The investigation [...]
