Juvenile remanded over murder of security guard

Margaret Dawson
Margaret Dawson

A juvenile was on Friday remanded to prison after he was charged with the murder of security guard Margaret Dawson, whose battered body was found in Le Repentir Cemetery two Mondays ago.

The teenager who cannot be named for legal reasons appeared before Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

He was not required to plead to the indictable offence and was remanded until June 25.

Another teenager, who was arrested by the police last Thursday remains in custody. He suffered   a shot in his leg.

Two other persons, including a taxi driver, who were initially detained for questioning have since been released.

The lifeless body of 68-year-old Dawson of Lot 158 Curtis Street, Albouystown, Georget-own, who worked for Professional Guard Services was found in Le Repentir Cemetery around 6 am last Monday.

An autopsy later showed that she died as a result of multiple injuries.

Dawson, who guarded a private residence in Lamaha Gardens, is believed to have been attacked and killed while she was on her way to work. 

The woman, who worked a 7pm to 7am shift, was last seen alive by relatives on May 17.