Amidst heavy police presence, the mother and stepfather of slain teenager Neesa Gopaul were yesterday charged with her murder at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

It was alleged that between September 24 and October 2 at Madewini, at the Linden-Soesdyke Highway, Bibi Sharima Gopaul and Jarvis Small, both of 13 Public Road Leonora, West Coast Demerara, murdered Neesa Lalita Gopaul.

Bibi Sharima Gopaul and Jarvis Small as they were led into the compound of the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday, shortly before they were arraigned on a joint murder charge. (Orlando Charles photo)

The duo, who were jointly charged, were handcuffed as they stood in the docks when the capital charge was read to them by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry. They were not required to enter a plea……