Confession entered into evidence at Cummings Lodge murder trial

A statement of murder accused Adjodha Persaud, in which he admitted to stabbing his nephew Chaitram Gooroodiyal, was admitted as evidence at his trial yesterday.

The prosecution, led by Rhondel Weever and Renita Singh, closed its case yesterday and Persaud will be called upon by Justice Navindra Singh to lead his defence today when the trial continues. In addition, both the defence and prosecution are expected to make their closing arguments to the jury.

When the trial resumed in the High Court yesterday, police witness Ricardo Innis