20-year-old Navindra Singh has pleaded not guilty to the killing of Mahaicony businesswoman Bibi Nesha Shairoon- Ali, which occurred sometime between October 15 and October 17, 2016.
Singh, also known as “Navin” was brought before Justice Navindra Singh this morning. A 12-person jury was empanelled, and the trial is slated to commence tomorrow at the High Court in Demerara.
Representing the murder accused is Attorney-at-Law Bernard DaSilva, while State Counsel Tyra Bakker and Tuanna Hardy are appearing for the prosecution.
Ali’s body was discovered on October 17, 2016 on the floor of her bedroom. The discovery was made after neighbours had reported that the woman had not been seen for a few days.
After the gruesome discovery, Navindra was arrested after the Police received information that he and the businesswoman had a heated argument prior to her demise.
Nevertheless, less than a day after the teen was taken into custody, Devanand Rampersaud, also called “Julu” of Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), was arrested. He has since thrown himself at the mercy of the court.
Rampersaud pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter when he appeared before Justice Sandil Kissoon on October 16, 2019, and was handed a life sentence.
