Arsonist gets 11 years for death of Port Kaituma child

Kiskino Williams was yesterday given an 11-year prison sentence after admitting to setting a Port Kaituma house on fire and causing the death of a little girl.

Five-year-old Joy Singh died as a result of the severe burns she received when Williams set fire to the house, where she and her two siblings were sleeping. The child’s death took place in October, 2006, following a drunken brawl Williams had with the child’s stepfather.

On Thursday, Justice Singh had empanelled a jury for the commencement of trial. However, when Williams made his appearance yesterday,