Corentyne man found guilty of moneychanger’s murder

Mohamed Fizal Mahmood Baksh

Philemon Boodhoo, also known as, `Kevin’, 22, of No. 63 Village Corentyne, Berbice, was yesterday found guilty of murdering a money changer in 2015, following a trial in the High Court in Berbice.

Boodhoo is accused of murdering Mohamed Fizal Mahmood Baksh, 56, called ‘Sugar Cake’ of Lot 5 Grant 1780 Crabwood Creek in December, 2015.

Boodhoo was represented by attorneys at law, Murseline Bacchus, Arud Gossai and Surihya Sabsook.

After the verdict was read to Boodhoo yesterday, his sister who was present in court burst into tears and he also fought back tears.