Bartica massacre accused refuses to attend court but trial continues

Bartica massacre accused Dennis Williams yesterday refused to attend court for his ongoing trial, which Justice Roxane George SC nevertheless continued in his absence.

At the end of a two-hour delay caused by Williams’ absence, Chief Prison Officer Roddy Denhart reported to the court that despite all efforts from prison officials, they were unable to get Williams to attend court.

Williams, called “Anaconda,” is on trial along with Mark Royden Williams, called “Smallie,” and Roger Simon, called “Goat Man,” for the massacre of 12 men, including three police officers at Bartica in 2008.

At 11:00hrs, Denhart reported that after informing Williams earlier yesterday about his