UPDATE - Bail denied for man who allegedly threatened to kill ex-lover
In handing down her decision, the Magistrate stated that the case is a “serious and compelling one”.
The court heard that Malone has allegedly threatened to blow up Carol Williams, the Virtual Complainant’s (VC) home; kill her and feed her body to the fishes and even allegedly told an Immigration Officer that he would “kill Carol”.
On April 2, 2012, Malone had pleaded not guilty to two counts of criminal damage. However, he was not required to plea to the threatening to kill offence, and because he was unrepresented he had to return yesterday with a lawyer to make a bail application on his behalf. Malone has since obtained the services of Herbert McKenzie.
In objecting to bail, Crown Counsel Janice Potter disclosed that the VC had a heart condition that is exacerbated by stress and anxiety. She also revealed that on Monday the VC suffered an anxiety attack which prompted officials to call an ambulance. “She is very fearful of Malone.”
According to the Crown, Malone and Williams were in an intimate relationship that ended, but they continued to live in the same apartment on Tortola. However, she moved to Virgin Gorda (VG) after allegedly being verbally abused and threatened by the defendant. Despite this move, the court heard that Malone visited Williams’ VG apartment on several occasions unexpectedly.
On March 26, 2012, the VC allegedly asked Malone to leave the apartment and installed new locks to her door. They had an altercation in which the defendant allegedly threatened to blow up the house.
Then on March 28, 2012 during an altercation, he allegedly threatened to kill her and feed her body to the fishes.
The following day, March 29, 2012, the VC left her apartment for a doctor's appointment but realized she had left her money at home and upon her arrival she found her back door lock and a window prised open. She made a report to the VG police station, and while there Malone allegedly called her on her mobile prompting the VC to place the call on speaker.
The Virgin Islander allegedly told the VC if Immigration did not put her out, he will kill her. Additionally, he allegedly revealed that he was at her apartment.When the VC arrived home, she found her gas stove was on and a strong acid scent of gas emanated throughout the apartment. The front window lock was prised open, and the back door lock was damaged. The Police were called in.
Furthermore, Crown Counsel Stoutt disclosed that the VC received a call from an Immigration Officer (IO), who informed her that Malone had made a report regarding his passport. It is alleged that he told the IO if he did not get his passport he will kill the VC.
Subsequently, Malone was questioned by Police and on March 30, 2012 he was officially charged with criminal damages and threatening to kill.
However, his lawyer McKenzie told the court that his client is ready to fight the charges. Malone has two children and works as a driver and part-time at a supermarket in VG.
A Preliminary Inquiry (PI) is set for April 30, 2012.
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