The Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the charge against four men over the 2019 murder of a Better Hope, East Coast Demerara money changer and his daughter will continue today, when the last six witnesses are expected to testify.
The accused are Paul Chan, 37, a conductor, of Sophia; Troy Abrams, a vendor, of Agricola; Lloyd Sadloo, 37, of Mocha; and Sean Thomas, 41, an electrician, of Kitty. The charge alleges that on July 4th, 2019, at Robert Street, Better Hope, they murdered Aaron Latchman and his daughter Arianna Latchman, in the course or furtherance of a robbery.
Magistrate Alisha George is presiding over the PI at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court.
A fifth accused, Mark Rufino, who escaped the Lusignan Prison, was recently severed from the proceedings following the advice of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack.
According to the police, the victims arrived at their home in a car and as they exited the vehicle they were confronted by the men. A struggle ensued and the perpetrators shot the victims multiple times and escaped with a bag containing cash. The victims were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.
