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60-yr-old man & 34 yr-old woman charged in Yan Edwards murder probe

Initial investigations into the murder of Edwards, 42, of Long Look indicate that he was seated outside a bar in Parham Town around 6:00 PM on February 6, 2023, when shots were fired. Edwards was fatally wounded and pronounced dead at the scene. Photo: VINO/File
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Two persons are now charged in connection with offenses stemming from the murder of Yan Edwards, as a result of ongoing investigations into his shooting death on February 6 of this year.

Rowan Arlington Pickering, 60, and Miriam Kimberley May, 34, both of Long Look were each charged with one count of perverting the course of justice. May was charged additionally with giving false information to the police. 

According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) both May and Pickering were granted bail in the sum of $5,000, to appear before the Magistrate's Court on April 20, 2023.

Edwards was shot while @ a bar

Initial investigations into the murder of Edwards, 42, of Long Look indicate that he was seated outside a bar in Parham Town around 6:00 PM on February 6, 2023, when shots were fired. Edwards was fatally wounded and pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was injured.

Officers of the Major Investigation Team continue to appeal for witnesses who could help to identify the assailant or assailants in Edwards’ murder. Persons with information can contact Crime stoppers anonymously at 800-8477 or +1284 800-8477. Alternatively, persons can call detectives directly at 368-9345. 

17 Responses to “60-yr-old man & 34 yr-old woman charged in Yan Edwards murder probe”

  • Norris Turnbull (09/03/2023, 23:11) Like (18) Dislike (4) Reply
    The chickens will come home to roost
    • Will the REAL Norris please stand up! (09/03/2023, 23:48) Like (12) Dislike (5) Reply

      Stop using other people's name to write your comments. I don't understand how people like so much confusion. Please cease and desist.

  • One by one…. (09/03/2023, 23:13) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Look how the cookies crumbling…
    • Money is the Root of all evil. (10/03/2023, 04:32) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
      Imagine what broke lazy greedy people will do for money.. None of us is safe, a hater can just pay $10.000 and we are no more..
  • YEA YEA (09/03/2023, 23:24) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
    hush yo rass
  • Fake News (09/03/2023, 23:55) Like (15) Dislike (8) Reply
    Another wrong charge again
    • Dig inc (10/03/2023, 14:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      There’s a something in us laws in investigation bureau where you can’t lie because it’s an offense. Is this perverse the equivalent?
  • HMMM (10/03/2023, 07:34) Like (19) Dislike (4) Reply

    Bulls*** news go look for the real killers

  • Microwave investigation (10/03/2023, 08:10) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Fast & wrong!
  • Interesting (10/03/2023, 09:00) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Didn’t say charged with murder—“were each charged with one count of perverting the course of justice. May was charged additionally with giving false information to the police.”
  • Well Sah Meh Boy (10/03/2023, 12:27) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
    HOW DR. PICKERING BROTHER FOUND HIMSELF IN THIS TING!?
  • hmm! (10/03/2023, 14:51) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    People want the 20, 000. 00 that bad!!!!!!!
  • Really (10/03/2023, 22:00) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    friends that is a funny word we need to know the meaning of just take a moment and think of your enemies I think I will choose my enemies because I will beware of them and keep far from them
    • @Really (15/03/2023, 10:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Those folks We call Family also. You need 6 pairs of eyes to be aware of them. They worst than your enemies.


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