2 charged for April 2023 murder of Kemo A. Lettsome
Charged are 32-year-old Vernon Bernard of Manuel Reef and 28-year-old Jelani Marquis of Hannah’s Estate.
According to the RVIPF, in a press release late April 24, 2024, this arrest comes following an intensive investigation that spanned close to one year.
It said on the date of the incident, Lettsome, along with other persons, was present at a family gathering when he was fatally shot. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The RVIPF said the charging of both Bernard and Marquis represents a significant breakthrough in this case, providing hope for closure and healing to the family and wider community affected by this tragic event.
'Unwavering commitment to justice & community safety'
Commissioner Collins states, “I commend the exemplary dedication and tireless efforts of our officers who have been instrumental in reaching this pivotal stage of the investigation. Their commitment to justice and community safety has been unwavering, and it's their hard work that brings us closer to justice for the victim and his family.”
The investigation is still ongoing, and the RVIPF has assured the public that every effort is being made to gather all necessary evidence.
"We will continue to provide updates as they become available while respecting the investigation's integrity. The RVIPF expresses gratitude to the community for its support and cooperation throughout this investigation.
"We urge anyone with additional information about this matter or any other murder within the territory to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800- 8477(TIPS) or the RVIPF Intelligence Department at 368-9339. All information will be treated as confidential," the RVIPF stated in the press release.
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if he was kept in jail for Passion murder then he won't have been out to allegedly kill Kimo. So let's hope he is kept in prison for the rest of his life, so he can not allegedly destroy any more families. Only God know if he's not responsible for more, and why wasn't he deported back to Dominica after passion like they did DA and other's?.
THAT / NOT EVEN WHEN THAT (11 YEARS OLD ) SCHOOL CHILD WAS BRUTALLY GUNNED DOWN , NONE OF THEM FOUND THE DECENCY AND RESPECT TO OPEN THEIR MOUTH AND EVEN CONDEM IT , AND MANY
HAVE KILLED IN THE SAME FASHION AND , THEY STILL REMAIN QUIET LIKE LAMBS ???????????????????? • SO ITS ALL ABOUT POWER / WHO DEAD ~ DEAD ■
young people stop the lawlessness
look at the young man who just off year before a crime happen them pick him up now look this year he got off why cause it wasnt him and nothing was ever brought forward to confirm it was him.
th epolice really need to do them job then just picking up people that was in jail before.
DIDN'T COME YET
Government & police are lacking all talk talk talk after providing police with millions.
2x4 island and its as if they want crimes to happen with our lack of legal firearms for citizens & lack of surveillance of the roads. The murderers always drive away, I never heard of them taking off.