After almost 21 years on the run, Philbert Thomas was yesterday brought before a city court, where he was charged with the murder of his wife, Viola Thomas.
Philbert, also known as ‘Gilbert Thomas,’ 46, was brought before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly, who read the charge to him.
It is alleged that on September 5th, 1998, he murdered Viola Thomas. He was not required to plead to the indictable offence.
The matter was then adjourned until September 9th, when it will be heard by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan.
