Canefield goldsmith sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter

A Canefield, East Canje goldsmith who was on trial at the Berbice High Court, was today sentenced to 25 years after a mixed jury unanimously found him guilty of manslaughter.

Deon Sunthgolam, 40, a goldsmith of Canefield, East Canje,  Berbice was on trial before Justice Jo Ann Barlow for the murder of  Terrence Mc Lean, 62, at his home, at Lot 6 Sheet Anchor, East Canje, Berbice. The incident occurred between Monday, December 1, and Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

The father of one was represented by Attorney-at-Law, Bernard Da Silva, while the State’s Prosecutor was Tuanna Hardy.

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