The court matter involving Vincentian Lennox Franklyn Da Silva got underway yesterday in the BVI before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards.
The court heard that the accused, Mr Lennox Franklyn Da Silva allegedly blocked out before the killing, having been triggered by something his wife said, the court also found out he was unable to leave the premises following the incident, as neighbours allegedly blocked him in.
As the charge is an indictable one, a plea was not requested from the accused. According to news reports out of the BVI, the matter will move forward in paper committal, and the court will decide whether sufficient evidence is brought against the accused to send the issue forward to the High Court.
The court heard that the wife had arrived home and began packing her things, indicating that she was leaving him.
Da Silva disclosed that he had suspected his wife of cheating and had followed her earlier the very same day.An argument ensued, and she allegedly shouted, “I do not know why the gunman dem did not kill you.”
The DPP noted that the accused was shot multiple times in Jamaica in 2014, as a result of an attempted robbery.
It was at this point the accused indicated that “feelings” came over him, adding he does not recall getting the knife, he just saw blood. However, later on in the interview, he indicated that he first stabbed her, then held her head from behind and slit her throat.
“Something took over my spirit. I apologise,” he allegedly told police. To the court, the accused said, “I am sorry. Please pray for me. Sometimes things happen that we do not want to happen.”
He was remanded to prison and will make another appearance on July 12.
