Jermaine Jefford was today sentenced to life imprisonment for the August 1, 2016 murder of Orin “Malik” David, who was gunned down in front of his Laing Avenue, Georgetown home.
Jefford, also known as “Smokey,” was sentenced by Justice Sandil Kissoon in the High Court of Demerara. He would be eligible for parole after serving 30 years.
Reports are that David was shot dead in front of his Lot 89 Laing Avenue, Georgetown home, in the presence of his reputed wife and relatives. It was reported that the father of one was shot following an argument stemming from the payment of debts. Guyana Standard understands that David had bailed Jefford out of prison.
However, when he confronted Jefford for the money, a heated argument ensued between them. It is alleged that Jefford left David’s home and returned sometime after with four other men in a motor car. One of the men exited the vehicle and discharged several rounds at David.
The injured man was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he was pronounced dead.
Following a Preliminary Inquiry (PI) in 2017, Howard Rambarose and Jefford were committed to stand trial for the offense before a Judge and jury.
But Justice Kissoon freed Rambarose last month after she upheld a no-case submission made by his Attorney-at-Law George Thomas.
State Counsel Lisa Cave appeared for the prosecution, while Senior Counsel Stanley Moore represented Jefford.
