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Akeem Hopkinson guilty of 2021 Murder

Akeem Hopkinson was found guilty of the 2021 murder of Catherine today, February 25, 2025. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- According to reports reaching our news centre, Akeem Hopkinson was found guilty of the 2021 murder of Catherine Pickering today, February 25, 2025.

Pickering, 67, was fatally shot in the head and chest with an AK-47 assault rifle in her Paraquita Bay home on April 18, 2021. 

The murder occurred during the robbery of Maricel Pickering, and eight individuals, including Hopkinson, were charged with various offences as a result of the incident that night. 

Hopkinson was found guilty by a jury on the counts of Murder, Robbery, Possession of a Prohibited Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life. 

Teffiny Smith and Tyann Smith pled guilty to Assisting Offenders in hiding the firearm used to commit the murder that has never been recovered. 

Shemar Robinson pled guilty to Robbery. Charged with Possession of Prohibited Firearm were K’Shoy Alexander, Richard Haripersad and Jordan Jackson. 

Meanwhile, Shameel Grant, who was charged with Robbery and Possession of a Prohibited Firearm, was acquitted following the Judge’s ruling to uphold that he had no case to answer. 

20 Responses to “Akeem Hopkinson guilty of 2021 Murder”

  • A certain type (25/02/2025, 18:07) Like (3) Dislike (59) Reply
    Of people in the BVI - not he. He’s innocent. He’s the realist N!her alive. Free Akeem. Go after the criminals. It’s crazy how many people choose to party and be up and down with criminals.
  • ... (25/02/2025, 18:11) Like (30) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now that money couldnt go 8 ways
  • not bad (25/02/2025, 18:16) Like (44) Dislike (3) Reply
    Wow them jurors finally give a guilty verdict. At least y'all have a heart. Was starting to say y'all letting every single killer get away along with the dpp
  • Anonymous (25/02/2025, 18:23) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    So sad all around
  • Real Talk (25/02/2025, 19:00) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    WAS IT WORTH IT INNOCENT LIVE LOST SO SAD.
  • A long walk.. (25/02/2025, 19:13) Like (40) Dislike (1) Reply
    Finally a win by the DPP’s office. She still need be fired
  • Truck boii (25/02/2025, 20:14) Like (44) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well sah; all I have to say is, stop trying live the fast life, jus live your life simple n cool n calm n you goin make it trust me. Believe me, Her Majesty's Prison is not a good place to be
  • Whaaaaat (25/02/2025, 20:16) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
    One,, At last
    The DDP wont this one , wow , thats nice
    Congrats..
    • Gangsters , (26/02/2025, 05:01) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Men and women the same . Get them off the road, off the streets safe lives.
  • vex (25/02/2025, 22:11) Like (1) Dislike (17) Reply
    She only got a win because there was a confession she have thoes racist uk police officers running her show
  • guy hill (25/02/2025, 23:29) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    In the end. This was negative action, decision and choice. It will cost you young man. Sad indeed
  • Hot heads with Guns. (26/02/2025, 04:52) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bad combination. Hope others learn, This is where they will end up. Practice, respect and self control.
  • smdh (26/02/2025, 07:32) Like (30) Dislike (0) Reply
    How is Grant free? No charges at all? This is in not a win unless all parties are charged and convicted.
    • rodent (26/02/2025, 09:19) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      Cause he rat, duhhhhh
      • @rodent (26/02/2025, 09:49) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
        Nah, just no evidence was there to incriminate him so he was released. I disagree. He is not a rat. He is a walking cesspool!
  • Justice will be served (26/02/2025, 10:00) Like (30) Dislike (1) Reply
    Every man jack who was involved in the innocent life should face the penalty to the highest degree! They will either face it here on earth or before the Ultimate Judge!
  • life (27/02/2025, 06:16) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Give him double life setta lazy fffffffff kids
  • Not sufficient Justice! (28/02/2025, 14:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    How come Kos the female that was allegedly tampering with evidence on the CCTV gets to walk free! SMH!



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