Car owner charged with murder of Kescia Branche

Matthew Munroe in court yesterday

Matthew Munroe, the owner of the car that is suspected to be linked to the murder of school teacher Kescia Branche, was today charged with her murder.

Munroe, 47, of Lot 1092, 16th Avenue, Diamond, East Bank Demerara, stood before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and was read the charge which stated that he, on November 7, at Georgetown murdered Branche.

The defendant was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge.

Police prosecutor Gordon Mansfield told the court that the file in relation to the matter is incomplete, adding that there are a number of points to be cleared up.